title: Consent to surgery: the role of the nurse.
abstract: In the first of two articles relating to consent issues, the author examines the role of the nurse in helping patients to have a more equal relationship with doctors when they sign a consent form. It is based on sociological research studies of consent to surgery (1-3). Next week, the author will look at issues relating to consent to research.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Alderson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative