[Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine fibromas. Informed consent of the patient].
It would seem necessary that an information sheet and written consent should be exchanged and signed by the physician and the patient, especially when interventional radiology procedures are involved. A comprehensive interview with full explanation is also mandatory if the patient is to be adequately informed. The existence of a specific document provides two benefits: For the patient: an understanding of the procedure and of the associated risks and benefits tends to reduce the natural anxiety which stems from ignorance and better prepares her to make an informed decision on whether to agree (i.e. give consent) to the procedure or decline it. For the physician: the document represents a formal way of demonstrating that he or she has fulfilled his or her duties in the matter of patient information and consent. A written form would seem to be the best solution to meet these requirements. A document of this type is proposed in this case in the form of a series of questions and answers about embolization of the uterine arteries as a modality for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.
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Fédération d'Imagerie Médicale et Interventionnelle, Centre Hospitalier de Sens, 1, avenue Pierre de Coubertin, BP 808, 89108 Sens.
D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods; D001158:Arteries; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010819:Physician's Role; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*