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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Informed consent in gynecological oncology: a JAGO/NOGGO survey on real-world practices in daily clinical routine.

M G Biersack, L L Volmer, C Geißler, J Fromme, S Fröhlich, K Pietzner, J Sehouli, M H Beck

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

M G Biersack *Young Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.
L L Volmer *Department of Women's Health, University of Tübingen, 72076, Tübingen, Germany. lea-louise.volmer@med.uni-tuebingen.de.
C GeißlerYoung Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.
J FrommeYoung Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.
S FröhlichYoung Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.
K PietznerYoung Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.
J SehouliYoung Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.
M H BeckYoung Academy of Gynecologic Oncology (JAGO), Nord-Ostdeutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie, 13359, Berlin, Germany.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeInformed consent is a quintessential element of contemporary medicine, reflecting the fundamental right of patients to participate in decision-making regarding their health. Despite its critical importance, there is a lack of data on real-world practices regarding patient informed consent in the context of modern, high-pressure medical environments.

methodsWe conducted a multinational multicentric survey from February 24, 2022, to September 14, 2022, investigating the practices and challenges surrounding informed consent in hospitals across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with the use of a specifically developed questionnaire.

resultsDrawing on over 200 responses from gynecologists, the survey shows a critical need for structured training in conducting informed consent discussions with over 80% of participants expressing interest in courses addressing this aspect. Notably, a considerable portion of the physicians (59.9%) reported conducting discussions on procedures they had never personally witnessed. Significant disparities between types of hospitals and professional groups were observed in the frequency of informed consent discussions, with limitations arising from factors such as time constraints, language barriers, and insufficient resources for patient education. Moreover, the psychological burden experienced by physicians after informed-consent discussions underscores the need for systemic changes to alleviate concerns regarding patient safety, legal repercussions, and patient satisfaction.

conclusionThis study serves as a call to action, emphasizing the need of enhancing resources and support for medical professionals to uphold the principles of empathic and comprehensive patient information and shared decision-making. TRIAL REGISTRY: DRKS00028295, 25.07.2024.

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Genital Neoplasms, FemaleGynecologyInformed ConsentMedical OncologyPractice Patterns, Physicians'AdultAustriaFemaleGermanyHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesSwitzerlandGynecologic oncologyGynecologyInformed consentPatient educationSurvey

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PMCPMC11890393

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