Patient autonomy and the Informed Consent Form

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https://doi.org/10.48075/aes.v10i1.34685

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Autonomy, Patient, Treatment, Health

Abstract

Objective: To gather the opinions of physicians from a small town in the interior of São Paulo regarding the informed consent form (TCLE). Method: This is a methodological study with a qualitative-quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, conducted through semi-structured interviews with physicians who shared their views on the ethical aspects of the TCLE concerning Patient Autonomy. Data were analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis, along with basic statistical analyses employing a percentage calculation model. Results: After analyzing the interviews, it was found that 69.3% of the professionals interviewed agreed that patients have full autonomy over their health decisions, 11.5% believed they do not, and 19.2% responded that it "depends" on other factors and circumstances for patients to exercise their autonomy freely. Conclusion: The study concludes that most professionals believe patients have the autonomy to make decisions regarding their health, provided they are well-informed, and all their questions are addressed, enabling them to sign the TCLE with informed consent.

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Published

17-03-2025

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DE PAULA CHECCHIA LIPORACI, B. Patient autonomy and the Informed Consent Form. Acta Elit Salutis, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 1, 2025. DOI: 10.48075/aes.v10i1.34685. Disponível em: https://e-revista.unioeste.br/index.php/salutis/article/view/34685. Acesso em: 10 may. 2025.

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