A randomised controlled trial comparing video-assisted informed medical consent to traditional doctor patient consent for Mohs micrographic surgery.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Skin - Dermatological conditions; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Cancer - Non melanoma skin cancer; Skin cancer

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000647134
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Rebecca Saunderson

Brief Summary

Our study demonstrates the positive and promising effects of video-assisted consent in Mohs micrographic surgery; most notably, improvements in patient knowledge, understanding of procedural risks, and time savings. Video-assisted consent offers standardized information delivery without compromising the patient experience, and may have the potential to reduce medicolegal risk by providing a more robust consent process. Further exploration of this modality should be considered for physicians and institutions undertaking Mohs micrographic surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-01
• Study Completion: 2019-11-04
• Last Update Posted: 18 July 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

Patients attending the Mohs micrographic surgery clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital or The Skin Hospital who will be consented for Mohs micrographic surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Those who are not able to provide informed medical consent for themselves. Also those who have a visual or hearing impairment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified