Synopsis Informed consent is an integral part of the preoperative counseling process. It is important that we know the best way to relay this information to patients undergoing surgery, specifically, hysterectomy. The present study aims to determine whether including a video-based multimedia presentation improves patient comprehension during informed consent for hysterectomy. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a clinical study from the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, “ A randomized controlled trial to determine whether a video presentation improves informed consent for hysterectomy ” Sept. 2018. Authors : Alicia C.
Pallett; Bao T. Nguyen; Natalie M. Klein; et al. Key Takeaways: Enhancing pre-hysterectomy counseling with a video improves patient knowledge of their procedure and reduce physician time. Objective: To determine whether supplementing normal physician…
