Before signing an informed consent form, the patient should know whether other treatment options are available and should understand what will occur during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases; the risks involved; and the possible complications.
The patient should also have a general idea of the time required from surgery to recovery.
In addition, he should have an opportunity to ask questions.
The patient should also have a general idea of the time required from surgery to recovery.
In addition, he should have an opportunity to ask questions.