Table 2 Administrative process to obtain inform consent from the relative by the paediatric surgeon
Administrative processes | >75 % | >50 % | >25 % | <25 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
When is the form signed? | At the preoperative consultation (for elective surgery) | - | - | Mentioned potential emergency situations |
Are surgeons present at signature? | Yes | - | Occasionally | - |
Is a signature ever forgotten? | - | Never | Occasionally | - |
Is signing an informed consent form mandatory? | Yes | - | - | - |
Do surgeons know why informed consent forms must be signed? | - | Entering the operating room without written informed consent is not allowed | - | Institutional requirement |