Abstract
IntroductionCOVID-19 has had a global impact over the last 12 monthsCurrently there have been over 2 millions deaths from close to 100 millions infected patients.*With the changes from face to face consultations to remote virtual/phone/video consultations the consent process for common procedures both elective and emergency have been affectedRCSE have produced a document published 30 June 2020 setting out the main principles of the consent process and providing advice on what additional information should be included in conversations with patients while COVID-19 is still prevalent in society** *Data as of 24/01/2020AimsTo identify whether we are including the risk of COVID-19 complications during the consent process for patients undergoing both elective and emergency operations across all sub-specialties.MethodsDuring 1st November to 28th November all patients undergoing an operation were identified on a near daily basis.Wards reviewed:Castlepoint – OrthopaedicPrincess Anne – ElectiveWindsor – General Surgery/UrologyEastwood – GynaecologyHockley – Acute surgical admissionsOperation notes were reviewed and patients with COVID-19 complications mentioned were identified and recorded in an excel spreadsheetConclusionOnly 72% of consent forms mentioned COVID-19 as a recognised complication92% of consultants (n = 14) mentioned COVID-19 compared to 60% (n = 30) for registrars and 78% (n = 9) for SHOsThere was no obvious difference between elective and emergency consenting processWE ARE BELOW OUR RECOMMENDED TARGET FOR CONSENTING PATIENTS ON COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS FOR ALL ADMITTED SURGICAL PROCEDURES
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