Table 1 Essential components of surgical informed consent received by respondents, Hawassa, 2016
Essential components of surgical informed consent | Response, n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Do not remember | |
Respondent/respondent’s family was requested for an informed consent (n = 230) | 229 (99.6) | 1 (0.4) | – |
Respondent/respondent’s family signed on an informed consent form (n = 230) | 229 (99.6) | 1 (0.4) | – |
Respondent was informed why the surgery will be performed (indication of surgery) (n = 230) | 200 (87.0) | 30 (13.0) | – |
Respondent was informed the expected time the surgery will take (n = 230) | 33 (14.3) | 194 (84.3) | 3 (1.3) |
Respondent was informed about presence/absence of alternative treatment option/s (n = 230) | 56 (24.3) | 170 (73.9) | 4 (1.7) |
Respondent was informed about type of anesthesia to be used (n = 230) | 26 (11.3) | 203 (88.3) | 1 (0.4) |
Respondent was given counseling aids which assist in decision making (n = 230) | 3 (1.3) | 227 (98.7) | – |
Respondent was informed about potential complication/s which may arise (n = 230) | 27 (11.7) | 201 (87.4) | 2 (0.9) |
Respondent was informed about consequences of refusing the proposed surgery (n = 230) | 111 (48.3) | 115 (50.0) | 4 (1.7) |
There was a favorable environment to say “No” to the proposed surgery (n = 229) | 15 (6.6) | 214 (93.4) | – |
Respondent was given adequate time for decision to sign on the informed consent form (n = 217) | 67 (30.9) | 150 (69.1) | – |
Respondent was given an opportunity to ask question (n = 230) | 186 (80.9) | 44 (19.1) | – |
Respondent given opportunity to choose from anesthesia options (n = 230) | 14 (6.1) | 216 (93.9) | – |