Varricchio C G, Hooper P, Maurer M, Santas E
J ET Nurs. 1993 Jan-Feb;20(1):14-20.
With advances in technology has come the promise for improved patient care. However, new and aggressive treatments can carry unexpected and unpredictable risks. Informed consent--a relatively recent concept--ensures that the patient is provided with ample information to make decisions about treatment.
随着技术的进步,改善患者护理的前景已经出现。然而,新的激进治疗可能带来意想不到和不可预测的风险。知情同意——一个相对较新的概念——确保患者获得足够的信息来做出关于治疗的决定。