Reisman Neal R
Plastic Surgery, Baylor-St. Luke's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Apr;43(2):441-4. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2015.12.013. Epub 2016 Jan 26.
Areas of general risk are discussed with patients before surgery. Procedure-specific risks inherent in each technique are a key part of informed consent. Issues related to insurance coverage must be settled preoperatively to decrease litigation risk. Protection of patient information has become a key part of the overall treatment process and this information must be protected.