We have lofty, fancy principles that are well-articulated in ethics and in law. These principles are like the calm and settled state of the car parked by the suburban house. But very close by, is how informed consent really works. This is like the car that has overturned and fallen into the sinkhole. The contrast is sharp.
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When I go to the dentist to have a procedure done, he pulls a little video monitor over me and plays a video that explains (and shows) the procedure. Then, he asks if I have any questions. It's great. It reminds me of Angelo Volandes' work on video informed consent. When are we at hospitals going to step away from legalistic forms and into the 21st century?
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