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How Much Information Do Patients Want or Need

Authors: Jean-Claude Givel, Benedikt Meier

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 7/2014

Abstract

Based on literature and personal experience, this paper address the question of how much information patients want or need prior to surgery. It underlines the importance of not only answering patients’ questions but also making them aware of information available, to help them go through this difficult process. Aspects such as obtaining a second opinion and use of the Internet are also covered.

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Title: How Much Information Do Patients Want or Need
Authors: Jean-Claude Givel
Benedikt Meier
Publication date: 01-07-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 7/2014
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-014-2599-7

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