RESEARCHCognition and Capacity to Consent for Elective Surgery

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 Nov;68(11):2694-2696. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16786. Epub 2020 Aug 17.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cognitive Dysfunction / diagnosis*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / psychology
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / standards
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / psychology
  • Informed Consent / standards*
  • Male
  • Mental Status and Dementia Tests
  • Pilot Projects
  • Preoperative Period
  • Sensitivity and Specificity