Table 3 What are the main purposes of the consent process?
From: Anaesthetists' and surgeons' attitudes towards informed consent in the UK: an observational study
| Â | Â | Percentage of participants who agreed (n) | Percentage of participants who disagreed (n) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No | Question | Surgery | Anaesthesia | Surgery | Anaesthesia |
1 | Inform the patient about risks and complications | 97 (57) | 85 (76) | 0 (0) | 6 (5) |
2 | Respect patient's right to autonomy | 85 (50) | 75 (67) | 2 (1) | 10 (9) |
3 | Educate the patient about alternative treatment options | 80 (47) | 65 (58) | 8 (5) | 11 (10) |
4 | Provide he doctor with greater protection from medical litigation | 63 (37) | 62 (55) | 22 (13) | 19 (17) |
5 | Inform the patient about the desired benefits of the procedure | 95 (56) | 70 (62) | 2 (1) | 16 (14) |
6 | Improve doctor-patient relationships | 51 (30) | 60 (53) | 22 (13) | 12 (11) |
7 | Improve patient compliance to their medical care | 32 (19) | 40 (36) | 27 (16) | 30 (27) |
8 | Reduce patient anxiety about the procedure | 49 (29) | 57 (51) | 24 (14) | 13(12) |