Patient Safety Movement: Informed consent interview with Dr John James (13 November 2020)

Summary

Dr. Donna Prosser is joined by Dr John James, a patient safety advocate, and the author of A New, Evidence-Based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care. The team discusses the meaning of informed consent for clinicians and patients, the steps to a genuine shared decision making dialogue, and the components that should be addressed in the decision making process. Informed consent cannot be separated from the person-centeredness of an organization. While the shared decision making between clinicians and patients and loved ones does require time, attention, and attentiveness to the patient's wishes and goals, it should be a priority for all healthcare organisations.