Digital consent in gynecology: an evaluation of patient experience.
Laura Burney EllisJennifer BarcroftEdward St JohnDafydd LoughranMaria KyrgiouDavid PhelpsPublished in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2023)
Overall, patients were satisfied with both methods of consent. However, individuals who were consented digitally reported higher levels of satisfaction throughout the consent process, compared to paper consent. These data suggest that digital consent is an acceptable alternative to paper consent for patients and facilitates adherence to national consent guidance, which stipulates patients should be given the information they request.