Perception of resident physicians about the informed consent form

Perception of resident physicians about the informed consent form
Research
Cristiano Roberto Nakagawa, Gustavo Azevedo Pontes, Leide da Conceição Sanches, Elaine Rossi Ribeiro
Revista Bioética, 2024
Open Access
Abstract
The right to information about medical procedures is the basis of a good physician-patient relationship and, together with bioethical principles, ensures respect for patient autonomy. From this perspective, this descriptive research with a qualitative approach sought to understand the perception of resident physicians about the informed consent form. Data were collected using remote semi-structured individual interviews. Complying with the methodological criteria, the information obtained was classified into three categories: 1) perception, knowledge, and construction of the informed consent form for medical procedures; 2) social and legal function of the informed consent form; and 3) relevance of the patient’s capacity, temporality, and provision of the form to the patient. The importance of bioethics, legislation, and the preparation of medical consent in a practical and theoretical environment was highlighted to consolidate an adequate physician-patient relationship.