Most doctors see consent from functionalist perspective
Year: 1999
Type: letter
Abstract: EDITOR—Alderson and Goodey's article considers the different theoretical perspectives on the practical issue of consent.1 A study recently conducted by a multidisciplinary team at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, supports the authors‘ assertion that consent is understood in different and sometimes conflicting ways by medical staff.
A questionnaire asked preregistration house officers, senior house officers, and nurses from various specialties about training received in obtaining consent, training required, and important issues regarding consent. The questionnaire included vignettes or case studies …
Source: BMJ
Authors: E. Peters, M. Challis
Institution: Queen's Medical Centre
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2011709446