Author/Authors :
Lawal, Y. Z. Ahmadu Bello University - Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Nigeria , Garba, E. S. Ahmadu Bello University - Department of Surgery, Nigeria , Ogirima, M. O. Ahmadu Bello University - Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Nigeria , Dahiru, I. L. Ahmadu Bello University - Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Nigeria , Maitama, M. I. Ahmadu Bello University - Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Nigeria , Abubakar, K. National Orthopedic Hospital Dala, Nigeria
Abstract :
Physicians and other professionals in the field of medicine have to perform invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients as part of their duties. There is a legal basis upon which these procedures are done; this is called ‘informed consent.’ Sociocultural factors have strong influence on the sick role. These factors influence the application of informed consent in Nigeria.
