Pre-made consent for elective inguinal hernia repair: the need for standardisation-a survey of all UK NHS Trusts

摘要

Elective inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is one of the most commonly performed operations in the UK. As with all procedures, informed consent is essential. Pre-made consent forms have been suggested to improve consenting practice. This study aimed to assess the usage and quality of pre-made hernia-specific consent forms (PCF) in the UK.