The use of e-consent in surgery and application to neurosurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published research co-authored by Mr Gordan Grahovac
This systematic review examined electronic consent in surgery and how it may apply to neurosurgery. It is relevant because consent processes should support patient understanding, shared decision-making and clear documentation.
Research snapshot
Article title: The use of e-consent in surgery and application to neurosurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Asfand Baig Mirza, Abbas Khizar Khoja, Fizza Ali, Mustafa El-Sheikh, Ammal Bibi-Shahid, Jandira Trindade, Brett Rocos, Gordan Grahovac, Jonathan Bull, Alexander Montgomery, Babak Arvin, Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek
Publication type: Review
Publication date: 11 September 2023
Publication details: Acta Neurochirurgica. 2023;165(11):3149-3180.
PMID: 37695436
PMCID: PMC10624752
DOI: 10.1007/s00701-023-05776-3
Study type: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Mr Grahovac’s involvement: Listed author on the publication
Original publication: View the original publication on PubMed
What this paper looked at
This paper reviewed evidence on electronic consent platforms in surgery and considered their application to neurosurgery. It focused on how digital consent tools may affect the consent process, patient experience and documentation.
Key points from the publication
The publication is indexed as a systematic review and meta-analysis. The abstracted records describe e-consent as a growing area, with potential to make consent more accessible and robust, though implementation needs careful governance.
Clinical relevance
Consent is central to neurosurgical and spinal surgical care. This paper may help clinicians and services think about how digital tools can support informed consent without reducing the need for individual discussion.
What this means in context
Electronic consent should not be treated as a replacement for a careful conversation between clinician and patient. It may support understanding and documentation, but risks, alternatives and individual circumstances still need direct discussion.
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About Mr Gordan Grahovac
Mr Gordan Grahovac is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spinal Surgeon with expertise in managing complex spinal and neurosurgical conditions.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with degenerative spinal conditions, spinal cord compression, spinal tumours, complex spinal pathology and conditions requiring specialist neurosurgical input.
His approach focuses on careful diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning and helping patients understand their options clearly.
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