Application of informed consent in surgery and womb room in sibuhuan general hospital North Sumatera Indonesia: A qualitative study

Background: A doctor in conducting medical examinations and treatment must respect the rights of patients and work according to the standards of the medical profession. This can be done by implementing the provisions according to the procedure in giving informed consent, so that doctors are deemed to have carried out their obligations to provide information to patients or families of patients and get their approval. Aims: to explore informants about the application of informed consent in the surgical and womb room in Sibuhuan General Hospital. Methods: A qualitative study with analytic description was used. Four informants were selected using purposive sampling in this study. The data were gathered in-depth interview. Analysis and interpretation used verbatim descriptions in Bahasa Indonesia and subsequently translated into English language. Results: 1) Explanation of Diagnosis of Diseases of Patients, 2) Giving Informed Consent in Detailed, 3) Executors Explained Informed Consent and Signed Informed Consent, 4) Explanation of Disease and the Need for Medical Action, 5) Explanation of the steps when the risk arises, 6) Explanation of Risks and Possible Effects of Not Performing Medical Measures, and 7) Explanation of Informed Consents Done Honestly. Conclusion: As health provider must be attention with informed consent to avoid the negligence.