Evaluation of the informed consent procedure for total knee arthroplasty patients in Turkey

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the ethical aspects of informed consent process oftotal knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients in Turkey.Methods: The study included 50 patients undergoing TKA in Gazi Mustafa Kemal State Hospital Orthopedics Clinic. A face to face survey was conducted to determine the ethical appropriateness of the maincomponents of informed consent process such as; disclosure of material information about the diseaseand alternative treatment options, understanding the disclosed information, comprehending the writtenconsent form and voluntariness in deciding.Results: The survey revealed that all TKA patients signed informed consent form, 80% of the participants