Aaron Goodman: How I perform informed consent in oncology!

Aaron Goodman shared on X/Twitter:

“How I perform informed consent in oncology!

1. Ask patient what they know
2. Explain diagnosis
3. Natural history of disease without treatment
4. Prescription options/toxicity
5. Explore patients feelings on above
6. Make prescription recommendation+why
7. Set expectations
8. Ask patient to explain in own word
9. Document.”

Source: Aaron Goodman/X

Aaron Goodmanis a Hematologist/ Oncologist and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. He is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline committee for both cutaneous NHLs and T-cell NHLs. Dr. Goodman is a well-known physician-scientist, educator, advocate, and social media influencer.