title: [Informed consent and experimental treatments: the case of mesotherapy].
abstract: Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive technique based on the introduction of pharmacologically active compounds in the surface layer of the skin. The intradermal route has been known for many years and it has the aim of reducing the dose and slowing the diffusion into the underlying tissues. Mesotherapy requires a clinical diagnosis and informed consent. Patient should be well informed about potential benefits, limitations, and risks (even mild). The process of doctor-patient interaction in mesotherapy is an example of compliance with the basic concept: "first do no harm" and, at the same time, the advantage for the patient to conclude a "therapeutic alliance". We propose a draft form to facilitate the decision-making process.
authors.affiliation: Società Italiana di Mesoterapia, Rome. direttivosim@societadimesoterapia.it
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mammucari
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gatti
authors.forename: Enrica
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Maggiori
authors.forename: Benedetto
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vergari
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gafforio
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tufaro
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maggiori
mesh_terms: D015706:Bibliometrics; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D057748:Mesotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D016896:Treatment Outcome