What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore patient and next-of-kin perspectives on the informed consent process for surgical procedures.

February 14, 2026BMC Medical Ethics0 citationsOpen Access

The informed consent process for surgical procedures: perspectives of patients and next-of-kins in a lower middle-income country

JNJosephine Nsaful DADzifa Attah PSPromise E. Sefogah

Key Points

To explore patient and next-of-kin perspectives on the informed consent process for surgical procedures.
Conducted qualitative interviews with patients and next-of-kins
Analyzed experiences and perceptions of the informed consent process
Identified themes related to communication and decision-making
Patients reported inconsistent experiences and understanding of the consent process
Next-of-kins emphasized the need for clearer communication from medical professionals
Recommendations include developing standardized guidelines and enhancing patient-centered practices

Abstract

Patient experiences of the informed consent process varied, which points to the importance of standardized guidelines and a more patient-centered approach. This approach should encourage continued collaboration and effective communication between medical professionals and patients/next-of-kins, while upholding the patient's right to make an informed surgical decision.

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Nsaful et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699010942ccff479cfe56e51 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-026-01407-5

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February 14, 2026BMC Medical Ethics0 citationsOpen Access

The informed consent process for surgical procedures: perspectives of patients and next-of-kins in a lower middle-income country

JNJosephine Nsaful DADzifa Attah PSPromise E. Sefogah

Key Points

To explore patient and next-of-kin perspectives on the informed consent process for surgical procedures.
Conducted qualitative interviews with patients and next-of-kins
Analyzed experiences and perceptions of the informed consent process
Identified themes related to communication and decision-making
Patients reported inconsistent experiences and understanding of the consent process
Next-of-kins emphasized the need for clearer communication from medical professionals
Recommendations include developing standardized guidelines and enhancing patient-centered practices

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synapsesocial.com/papers/699010942ccff479cfe56e51 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-026-01407-5

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