title: Patient information ahead of thyroid surgery. Guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL).
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The authors present the guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) on patient information ahead of thyroid surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  A multidisciplinary medical team was tasked with a scientific literature review on this topic. The texts retrieved were analyzed by an independent committee. A joint meeting drew up the final guidelines. The strength of the recommendations (grade A, B or C) was based on levels of evidence.
  
  
  RESULTS
  It is recommended that the results of preoperative exploration and the indications for surgery should be explained to the patient. Patients should be informed as to the type of surgery, surgical objectives, risks and consequences. It is mandatory to obtain the patient's written consent before surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Appropriate medical information is a critical step in patient management.
authors: Oto-rhino-laryngologie, institut universitaire de la face et du cou, 31, avenue de Valombrose, 06103 Nice, France.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Santini
authors: J-P
authors: JP
authors: Alfonsi
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Bonichon
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Bozec
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Giovanni
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Goichot
authors: M-F
authors: MF
authors: Heymann
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Laccourreye
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Latil
authors: J-F
authors: JF
authors: Papon
authors: J-L
authors: JL
authors: Sadoul
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Strunski
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Tissier-Rible
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013965:Thyroidectomy
keywords: Complications; Guidelines; Information; Surgery; Thyroid