Informed Consent And The Surgical Patient. This paper focuses on the importance of obtaining informed consent before a surgical procedure. The patient, whose body is to be operated upon, needs to know about possible risks and complications involved in the procedure along with all the benefits that he can reap from the surgery in order to make an informed decision. The paper highlights the common features of an informed consent document and also discusses the role played by registered nurses in this process. 8-pages, bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 8 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 12957 Informed Consent Surgical.doc Price: 71.60