title: [Surgery for cancer patients and informed consent].
abstract: Cancer treatment in medical centers traditionally provide high-quality medical care but are often perceived by patients to be lacking in humanity, respect for individual dignity, and personal comfort. The most important features of approach are that patients are more informed about their condition and medical options than before, and another point is growing recognition of the importance of caring not only for the body but also for the personal, emotional, educational needs of cancer patients and their families.
authors.affiliation: Second Department of Surgery, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Katoh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007564:Japan; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014481:United States