Preoperative Anesthesiology Consultation with Patient-Engagement

Abstract

Informed consent is based on the principle that the patient or patient’s family is the subject, and the physician should provide sufficient information and guarantee the patient’s right to self-determination. Conveying such information requires time and an environment that allows the patient to understand, and asking the patient to sign a consent form immediately after the explanation should be avoided as much as possible.

Nevertheless, there is a limit to the amount of information that can be provided by a physician in a hospital setting within a limited time. On the other hand, video can provide a homogeneous and complete explanation that is not dependent on the competence, experience, or workload of the physician, and can be viewed as many times as necessary until the patient or patient’s family fully understands the information. Better understanding leads to increased trust and patient satisfaction, and greater patient satisfaction can improve the safety of medical staff in emergency situations.