Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Benjamin K Stoff
101 Woodruff Circle, Woodruff Memorial Building Suite 5001, Atlanta, GA 30322
Tanzania
Research Article
What Form of Informed Consent? A Nationwide Pilot Survey
Author(s): Benjamin K Stoff, Lauren C Payne, Jennifer Shih, Emir Veledar and Suephy C ChenBenjamin K Stoff, Lauren C Payne, Jennifer Shih, Emir Veledar and Suephy C Chen
Background: Informed consent practices in dermatology are unknown.
Objective: Assess informed consent practices and opinions regarding minimum standards of care for dermatologic procedures.
Methods/materials: 500 randomly-selected, American dermatologists received mailed surveys, listing 19 dermatologic procedures. For each procedure, responders selected the informed consent method-none, verbal only, written only, or written and verbal representing their usual practice and opinion regarding minimum standard of care.
Procedures were grouped into: Destruction of non-malignant lesions, biopsy, electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), cosmetic, and excision (including Mohs surgery).
Results: Among 97 responders, mean age (SD) was 50 years (10.7). The most common informed co.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000158