Journal article
Communicating the Risks of Surgery to Patients*
Abstract
Background and Purpose:Risk information is understood differently when it is presented in absolute or relative terms; the latter overemphasizes the magnitude of risk. How surgeons communicate risk may influence patient choice. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether presenting information about the benefits of surgery in absolute and relative terms affects an individual’s decision to accept or reject alternative surgical procedures in hip …
Authors
Bhandari M; Tornetta P
Journal
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 177–181
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
June 2004
DOI
10.1007/s00068-004-1370-4
ISSN
1863-9933