Abstract

LOPEZ MILHET, Ana Bertha et al. The written informed consent in surgical practice. Rev Cubana Cir [online]. 2010, vol.49, n.2, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-2945.

An exploratory research was performed from the article reviews and specialized references on this subject in addition to the experience of authors staff that in his daily practice use the written informed consent. The repercussion of scientific-technical development in the surgical procedure ethical features is assessed, specifically in the decision-making by patient after being appropriately informedSignificance of written informed consent is emphasized in assistance practice, especially in surgical area and Cuban experience is analyzed in application of this type of consent in related to researches highlighting the limitations of its use as a necessary premise to start a improvement process in its application.

Keywords : Information; written informed consent; human research; medical ethics; bioethics.

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