[Patient information and informed consent in orthopaedic surgery: is it possible?].

摘要: Informed consent of the patient is a prerequisite for all surgical intervention. However, there no consensus as to quantity, manner and type information that must be transmitted before an operation. Traditionally receives orally, but it estimated half given by physician forgotten after 6 weeks. More more complementary written documents have been proposed, often they are beyond understanding patient. Thus, other approaches necessary. The models communication favor partnership offer best compromise between principles autonomy which benefits treatment, allowing make decision.