Improving consenting practise in ENT surgery – measures that lead to effective change
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Methods Consenting standards were compiled from ENT UK / BAOHNS patient leaflets for tonsillectomy, grommet insertion, septoplasty, rigid oesophagoscopy, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and mastoidectomy. Prospective analysis of complications documented on consent forms was performed (n = 56). Deficient areas were raised amongst the department and pre-prepared stickers were produced for use on consent forms. A second prospective data cycle (n=59) was collected and analysed using chisquared testing.
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دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012