The issue of ‘informed consent’ in medical student introductions

feel that they should be informed if the medical student is performing the procedure for the first time [3]. We believe that the continued use of ambiguous introductions by medical students restricts patient autonomy by withholding essential information, and this also erodes trust in the student/doctor-patient relationship. We propose that medical students approach the matter of clinical introduction by introducing themselves unambiguously as medical students, explaining their affiliation with the medical team and indicating the breadth of their experience prior to requesting consent.