The New Zealand medical journal
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To reaudit documentation of the process of informed consent in patients undergoing vascular surgical and vascular radiological procedures. ⋯ Significant improvements have been made since the previous audit with more surgical consultants signing the consent forms and increased documentation of the nature of radiological procedures and risks discussed in outpatient clinics. From the current audit, provision of additional written information (patient information sheets) was an area identified for future improvement.