An Ethical Framework for Disclosing the Training Status and Roles of Resident-Level Surgeons to Patients.

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Abstract
The concept of informed consent includes disclosure of all information that a reasonable patient would need to make a well-informed decision about whether to undergo a surgical procedure. This has traditionally been defined as including diagnosis, details about the procedure, prognosis, potential risks, and alternative treatments. The operating surgeon has final say and responsibility for the case, but the actual operation may be done (under supervision) by a surgeon in training. In this paper, we discuss the ethical dimensions of disclosing resident involvement, reviewing considerations such as established legal and professional standards, consequences for patients and for the surgical educators responsible for preparing future generations of surgeons, and patient rights. We conclude by offering a novel ethical framework intended to serve as a guide to disclosing resident involvement as part of the overall consent process.
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Authors Le, Nhon T;Brandt, Mary L;Majumder, Mary A;
Journal Journal of surgical education
Year 2024
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S1931-7204(24)00293-9
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surgery ethics informed consent disclosure resident education trainee involvement

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