Table 6 Results about residents overall descriptions regarding their general confidence level in obtaining informed consent from patients for orthopedic procedures
How would you describe your confidence level in obtaining informed consent? | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Good | I am confident and able to obtain valid informed consent in most situations, but I might need help in dealing with a particularly difficult patient or unusual set of circumstances | 110 (35%) |
Adequate | Under most circumstances, I can obtain adequate informed consent, but I can recognize problematic cases and seek help for complicated cases | 132 (42.2%) |
Marginal | I think my skills may be adequate for dealing with minor and common procedures and uncomplicated patients, albeit there might be deficiencies in more complicated situations. I might not always recognize such deficiencies and may fail to seek assistance when needed | 51 (16.3%) |
Deficient | I have concerns about my abilities to obtain adequate informed consent in most situations. I may fail to recognize my impaired capacity or exert undue influence on reluctant patients, potentially failing to meet adequate standards of disclosure | 20 (6.4%) |