Perception of the surgeon-dentist regarding the use of informed Consent in dental treatment

Authors

  • Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil
  • Artênio José Isper Garbin Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.
  • Cleide dos Anjos Santos Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil
  • Patrícia Elaine Gonçalves Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate: the profile of the surgeon-dentist that undergoes a course in specialization at the Odontology Faculty of Aracatuba/UNESP, Brazil; if they requested informed consent from the patient and/or their legal representative before the realization of procedures, and if the treatment was decided upon with the patient. It was elaborated, validated and applied in questionnaire form, and the data obtained was analyzed by the program EPI-INFO 3.3 The conclusion was, given that surgeon-dentists still do not obtain any type of document before beginning treatment, a large percentage of them are totally vulnerable if submitted to ethical or legal prosecution and that it is necessary to be aware of this aspect.

Keywords:

Informed consent, dentist-patient relations, odontology, bioethics

Author Biographies

Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil

Profesora Adjunta, Departamento de Odontología Infantil y Social, Facultad de Odontología de Araçatuba, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.

Artênio José Isper Garbin, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.

Profesor Doctor, Departamento de Odontología Infantil y Social, Facultad de Odontología de Araçatuba, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.

Cleide dos Anjos Santos, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil

Alumna Facultad de Odontología de Araçatuba, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.

Patrícia Elaine Gonçalves, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.

Alumna Programa de Posgrado en Odontología Preventiva y Social, Facultad de Odontología de Araçatuba, Universidad Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Brasil.