Legal Implication in Utilizing Automated Robots: A Written Informed Consent Form Proposal.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS

PMID: 40260959

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic systems enhance physicians' capabilities by replicating hand movements in real-time, ensuring precise control and a quick return to conventional procedures if patient safety is compromised. Physicians performing robot-assisted procedures bear ultimate responsibility, sharing potential liability with manufacturers for malfunctions.

Authors

Maria Teresa Contaldo

Postgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Sonia Triggiani

Postgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Giacomo Vignati

Postgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Daniele Bracchi

Agnoli e Giuggioli Law Firm, Milan, Italy.
Gianpaolo Carrafiello

Radiology Department, Foundation IRCCS Cà Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.

Keywords

Consent Forms Humans Informed Consent Liability, Legal Patient Safety Physician-Patient Relations Robotic Surgical Procedures Robotics Workflow

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Legal Implication in Utilizing Automated Robots: A Written Informed Consent Form Proposal.

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