The quality of informed consent obtained for orthopedic surgeries-elective versus trauma: A prospective interview-based study.
Shemesh S ShaiE SidonS HellerN CohenY KosashviliR DovratS VelkesA BurgPublished in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) (2020)
Patients undergoing trauma surgery are significantly more likely to have an inadequate understanding of the proposed treatment. These findings raise questions concerning the validity of consent from trauma patients.