title: Informed consent: every patient's right.
abstract: In order for a patient to give an informed consent for a procedure, he or she needs to understand the risks, benefits and consequences of the procedure explained in layman's terms. It is frequently the responsibility of the gastroenterology nurse or associate to expand on the explanation of the gastroenterologist to be sure the patient fully understands the endoscopic procedure he or she is going to have.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Thurlow
mesh_terms: D032882:Comprehension; D032962:Consent Forms; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D009737:Nursing Records; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*