Impact of informed consent on patient decisions regarding third molar removal

Conclusion: Increased anxiety was not associated with the order in which information was presented in the informed consent form. However, the informed consent form itself was a major contributor to increased patient anxiety. Further studies regarding the contents of consent forms and their effects on patient anxiety and decisions regarding third molar removal are needed.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - January 12, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: G G ö ç men O Atal & #305; O Gonul K Goker Source Type: research