Do Interns Learn On-The-Job How to Obtain Proper Informed Consent for Surgical Procedures?

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2024
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Abstract
Obtaining surgical informed consent (SIC) is a critical skill most residents are expected to learn "on-the-job." This study sought to quantify the effect of 1 year of clinical experience on performance obtaining SIC in the absence of formal informed consent education.In this case-control cohort study, PGY1 and PGY2 surgical residents in an academic program were surveyed regarding their experiences and confidence in obtaining SIC; then assessed obtaining informed consent for a right hemicolectomy from a standardized patient.Single academic general surgery residency program in Buffalo, NY.Ten PGY1 and eight PGY2 general surgery residents were included in the study, after excluding residents with additional years of training.PGY2 residents had significantly more experience obtaining SIC compared to PGY1 residents (median response: ">50" vs "between 6 and 15," p = 0.001), however there was no difference in self-reported confidence in ability obtaining SIC (mean 3.2/5 in PGY1 vs 3.4/5 in PGY2, p = 0.61), self-reported knowledge of SIC (mean 3.1/5 in PGY1 vs 3.6/5 in PGY2, p = 0.15), performance on a test regarding SIC (mean score 9.0/20, SD 3.9 for PGY1 vs mean score 9.6/20, SD 3.5, t = 0.387, p = 0.739) or performance during a standardized patient interview (mean 11.2/20, SD 2.78 for PGY1 vs mean 11.4/20, SD 1.51 for PGY2, p = 0.87). In the interviews all residents addressed general risks (bleeding/infection), however both groups performed worse in addressing procedure-specific risks including anastomotic leak as risk for hemicolectomy.A year of clinical training between PGY1 to PGY2 did not improve performance in obtaining surgical informed consent when lacking formal education, despite self-confidence in their ability. A curriculum covering the content, delivery and assessment of informed consent should be initiated for residents upon arrival to surgical training.
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Authors Lamb, Michael;Woodward, John M;Quaranto, Brian;White, Bobbie Ann Adair;Harris, Linda M;Lukan, James K;Brewer, Jeffrey;Schwaitzberg, Steven D;Cooper, Clairice A;
Journal Journal of surgical education
Year 2024
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10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.06.005
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Simulation Education assessment informed consent standardized patient hidden curriculum

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