[Information of the patient: the characteristics of implant breast augmentation].
Delivering full information and obtaining enlightened assent is an unavoidable stage before each operation. This paper presents the different "rules" that defines this information duty in France. The assimilation of these different elements: sources, contents and the weight of the information can help the surgeon to carry out the consultation before breast augmentation with more efficiency and objectivity. This preoperative consultation can be divided into 10 steps. Each step is submitted to specific directives, which will depend on the scientific, the law, and the jurisprudence evolution. Therefore, in addition to this article, one can find the new information card concerning implant breast augmentation of the French society of plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. This card is the first update of the previous information cards published in 2002. This card guarantees clear, simple and complete information being a base for information duty.
Sinna
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Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, CHU Nord Amiens, place Victor-Pauchet, 80000 Amiens, France. raphaelsinna@hotmail.com
Rouanet
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Delaporte
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Flageul
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D018427:Breast Implants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers