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Patients' ability to recall risk associated with treatment options.

Authors :
Lloyd, A.J.
Hayes, P.D.
London, N.J.M.
Bell, P.R.F.
Naylor, A.R.
London, N J
Bell, P R
Source :
Lancet. 2/20/1999, Vol. 353 Issue 9153, p645-645. 1p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents the results of a study that analyzed patients' recall of the risks related to carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Description of CEA; Information that was given to the patients about the surgery; Results of the study.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MEMORY testing
*THERAPEUTICS
*PREOPERATIVE risk factors
*COMPREHENSION
*DECISION making

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
353
Issue :
9153
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1570570
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(98)05670-0
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