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Table 2 When informed consent should be sought

From: Informed consent practices for surgical care at university teaching hospitals: a case in a low resource setting

 

Frequency

Percent

Before any procedure

56

42.1

When patient is fully conscious

9

6.8

On admission

5

3.8

Elective and emergency surgery

10

7.5

Soon after examination

14

10.5

For complex treatment

19

14.3

Anytime

7

5.3

Medical research

2

1.5

Above 18 with stable mind

1

0.8

On change of drugs

1

0.8

Several treatment options

1

0.8

24 Hrs before procedure

2

1.5

Not answered

6

1.5

Total

133

100