U.S., Feb. 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06814236) titled 'Patients Gender Influence on Communication of Anaesthesia Risk' on Feb. 01.
Brief Summary: In Anaesthesia Practice, an Informed consent involves discussing the risks and benefits involved with a certain procedure and its alternatives. Though it is intended to promote patient autonomy and enhance decision-making, the risk profiling, detailing and discussing; generally walks one-way, from the anaesthesiologist to patient/party. This monologue-leaned communication is neither free flowing nor the patients are allowed to 'speak-up-first' on their concerns or queries. Several gaps can be identified including reluctance on the part of the a...