A study on surgical knowledge of house officers and their role in consent.
This study shows a targeted training for house officers relating to surgical procedures and consenting issues was helpful. The authors recommend that advice on obtaining consent should be a part of the induction programme for surgical house officers.
Arumugam
P J
PJ
Colorectal Unit, Singleton Hospital, Swansea SA2 9QA.
Harikrishnan
A B
AB
Carr
N D
ND
Morgan
A R
AR
Beynon
J
J
D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000592:standards*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role