Evaluation of the readability of consent forms used in cardiovascular surgery clinics
İbrahim Çağrı KAYA
Abstract:Aims: The readability of the informed consent forms, which are a power of attorney agreement between the physician and the patient, is very important especially in clinics where high-risk procedures such as cardiovascular surgery are performed. In this study, we aimed to determine the readability levels of consent forms, which are frequently used in cardiovascular surgery clinics, according to accepted scales.
Methods: The readability level of the 15 patient consent forms recommended by the Turkish Soci… Show more
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