Table 3 List of suggestions provided by residents on how to improve a resident’s skills in obtaining informed consents
What do you suggest to improve a resident’s skills in obtaining an informed consent? | N (% out of 169) |
|---|---|
Obtaining informed consent at OPD or during the round with the consultant | 35 (20.7) |
Protect time for structured formal teaching and training | 28 (16.6) |
Supervised practice by a senior person, especially for junior level or complex cases | 25 (14.8) |
Handout materials for each procedure covering all information needed to be explained to the patient | 17 (10.1) |
Using any forms of decision support tools when obtaining informed consent from patients, such as diagrams, websites, DVD, or any information booklets, can be helpful | 15 (8.9) |
Start training on the early years of residency (junior level) | 12 (7.1) |
Language translation support services for medical terminology | 11 (6.5) |
The development of clear guidelines for obtaining informed consent | 10 (6) |
A standardized consent form for each procedure including all required information that needs to be disclose to the patient | 7 (4.1) |
Improvements in communication between the surgeon and residents about the planned procedures | 5 (3) |
Reading regarding the specific cases and forms to improve knowledge | 4 (2.4) |