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A qualitative study on informed consent decision-making at two tertiary hospitals in Uganda: Experiences of patients undergoing emergency surgery and their next of kin

20244 citationsOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

Decisions were made collaboratively with the patient at the center but with input of health personnel, the next of kin and other family members. A communitarian approach combined with shared decision-making between the doctor and the patient and next of kin with adequate discussion and disclosure of information in simple language would improve decision-making for patients and their next of kin.

Research topics

  • Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Patient Dignity and Privacy

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DOI: 10.1177/20503121241259931

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