GARMENDIA HERNANDEZ, Georgia et al. Informed consent in the comprehensive treatment of children with labial-alveolar-palatal clefts. []. , 50, 1, pp. 28-40. ISSN 0034-7507.

Introduction: the Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Juan Manuel Marquez Children's University Hospital in Havana did not have a standardized informed consent procedure. Another purpose was to analyze the opinions of valid representatives about the information to be provided by such informed consent. Methods: a study was conducted of the 32 members of the multidisciplinary team and 9 valid representatives of the patients to verify their awareness of the principles of medical ethics and bioethics. Results: most showed low awareness of medical ethics, and medium to high awareness of bioethics. Valid representatives showed a low level of awareness. Acknowledgement of the importance of and need for informed consent was confirmed, but the medical team admitted that they do not use it appropriately. A methodological proposal was developed for the process of informed consent. Conclusions: awareness of the principles of medical ethics and bioethics by professionals was not consistent with their perception of such principles or their implementation.

: doctor-patient relationship; informed consent; autonomy.

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