A 46-year-old woman is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy and says she will sign whatever form is needed because she trusts the surgeon. She

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A 46-year-old woman is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy and says she will sign whatever form is needed because she trusts the surgeon. She has not heard about bile duct injury, conversion to open surgery or non-operative options. What should you tell this patient?

Accepted Answer

Consent requires discussion of material risks, benefits, alternatives and the option of no surgery

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A signed form is sufficient even without discussion

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Trust in the surgeon removes the need to discuss risks

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Consent can be delegated entirely to the ward clerk

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Risks should be avoided because they may frighten her

Informed consent for surgery — MCCQE Part 1 MCQ

A 46-year-old woman is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy and says she will sign whatever form is needed because she trusts the surgeon. She has not heard about bile duct injury, conversion to open surgery or non-operative options. What should you tell this patient?