Costa, Matthew L., Tutton, Elizabeth, Achten, Juul, Grant, Richard and Slowther, Anne (2017) Informed consent in the context of research involving acute injuries and emergencies. Bone & Joint Journal, 99-B (2). pp. 147-150. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.99B2.BJJ-2016-0517.R1 ISSN 2049-4394.

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Abstract

Traditionally, informed consent for clinical research involves the patient reading an approved Participant Information Sheet, considering the information presented and having as much time as they need to discuss the study information with their friends and relatives, their clinical care and the research teams. This system works well in the ‘planned’ or ‘elective’ setting. But what happens if the patient requires urgent treatment for an injury or emergency?

This article reviews the legal framework which governs informed consent in the emergency setting, discusses how the approach taken may vary according to the details of the emergency and the treatment required, and reports on the patients’ view of providing consent following a serious injury. We then provide some practical tips for managing the process of informed consent in the context of injuries and emergencies.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Bone & Joint Journal
Publisher:	British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
ISSN:	2049-4394
Official Date:	1 February 2017
Dates:	Date Event 1 February 2017 Published 11 October 2016 Accepted 31 May 2016 Submitted
Volume:	99-B
Number:	2
Page Range:	pp. 147-150
DOI:	10.1302/0301-620X.99B2.BJJ-2016-0517.R1
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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