The reality of informed consent at peruvian medical practice

Authors

  • Diana E. Revilla Lazarte Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • Duilio J. Fuentes Delgado Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Keywords:

Informed consent, Medical practice, Physician patient relationship, Medical care

Abstract

Informed consent has great importance and significance, for both biomedical research and medical practice. Because of several reasons, the informed consent process is still being inadequately carried out in peruvian medical care, despite its incorporation in medical treatises. This article attempts to evaluate some of the factors involved. It provides a brief history of informed consent, followed by a contextual approach to current medical practice and a comparison of the ideal and real situations, discussing possible solutions and concluding that the informed consent should be based on respect for patients and a fair relationship of physicians with patients as equals.

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Published

2024-05-20

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REVIEW TOPIC

How to Cite

1.
The reality of informed consent at peruvian medical practice. Acta Med Peru [Internet]. 2024 May 20 [cited 2025 Jan. 8];24(3):223-8. Available from: https://amp.cmp.org.pe/index.php/AMP/article/view/1321