Abstract
Obtaining consent to undertake orthognathic surgery is a legal requirement that starts
at the initial visit when treatment is being considered and continues until the operation
itself. The process includes discussion of the benefits, risks, and potential complications
of the proposed procedure, and any alternative (including doing nothing), but there
is no consensus about how much information should be disclosed. Guidance is provided
on the basis of case law, which is itself evolving. The purpose of this study was
to look at the current practice of obtaining consent for orthognathic surgery by oral
and maxillofacial surgeons in the UK to act as a benchmark and potentially to stimulate
further debate. We also review common and serious complications that might be included
in the process.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 25, 2011
Accepted:
May 30,
2011
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© 2011 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
