Informed Consent
Informed consent requires clear communication in acute ischemic stroke
DENVER — In acute ischemic stroke requiring thrombolysis, informed consent requires communication and balance between the wishes of the patient, surrogates and physicians, according to a literature review.
Top in women's health: Pelvic training for sexual health; exercise may affect hot flashes
Pelvic floor muscle training was associated with improvements in areas of sexual function such as arousal, orgasm, satisfaction and pain, according to a systematic review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
HHS: Patient consent required before conducting sensitive exams
The HHS has released guidance regarding the requirement for hospitals to obtain informed patient consent before performing sensitive examinations.
Rheumatologists managing pain should advise patients on opioid regulations
SAN DIEGO — Rheumatologists must advise patients who receive opioids about the various regulations governing their use, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.
Lengthy informed consent forms for cancer clinical trials tough for patients to navigate
Informed consent forms for interventional oncology clinical trials are often lengthy and written at too high of a reading level for some patients, making it hard for them to weigh the decision to participate, according to study results.
Speaker: Pregnancy complications should be part of informed consent for kidney donors
Women who experienced complications during pregnancies that occurred prior to kidney donation were at increased risk for developing hypertension and diabetes up to 27 years after donation.
Researchers find wide variation in consent forms for gender-related care
The content, style and elements of consent forms for pubertal suppression and gender-affirming hormone therapies vary greatly, according to research presented at this year’s virtual Women in Medicine Summit.
EFORT Open Reviews: A round-up of recently published articles
Patients may not understand informed consent process before PCI
Discrepancies in understanding the informed consent process before PCI among patients and cardiologists showed that improvements are needed for patients to make an informed decision regarding revascularization, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
FDA advises clinicians to discuss risks of paclitaxel-coated devices with patients
The FDA today issued a series of recommendations following an advisory panel meeting on a signal of late mortality risk associated with paclitaxel-coated devices to treat peripheral artery disease, including advising clinicians to discuss extensively with patients the risks and benefits of the devices and to ensure patients are on optimal medical therapy and are following appropriate lifestyle practices.