title: A study on surgical knowledge of house officers and their role in consent.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Colorectal Unit, Singleton Hospital, Swansea SA2 9QA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Arumugam
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Harikrishnan
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Carr
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beynon
mesh_terms: 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