• Semin Oncol Nurs · May 1999

    Review

    The nurse's role in the informed consent process.

    • P A Rosse and L U Krebs.
    • University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center, Denver 80262, USA.
    • Semin Oncol Nurs. 1999 May 1; 15 (2): 116-23.

    ObjectivesTo review the informed consent process in relation to oncology nursing roles and responsibilities, patient comprehension, cultural sensitivity, and qualitative methodologies.Data SourcesScientific and review articles, regulatory documents, and texts relating to informed consent.ConclusionsNursing is involved in almost every aspect of the informed consent process. To be effective, nurses must be knowledgeable about fundamental concepts associated with informed consent and corresponding responsibilities and willing to address the complexities of the informed consent process.Implications For Nursing PracticeSituations related to informed consent provide challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Keeping abreast of the evolving standards and concepts of informed consent enhances the essential roles that nurses play in clinically based research.

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