Abstract
There is a general consensus that every patient coming for digestive endoscopy has the right and should be informed in an adequate, appropriate and understandable way about the procedure. This information should be given time enough before the endoscopy and should provide a description of the test comprehensibly, explain the reason for investigation, its alternatives, possible risks and benefits, and main implications.
It is mandatory to receive (to give) time (and the opportunity) to ask additional questions. The decision not made under duress to undergo endoscopy is then confirmed by the patient?s signature on a written form of informed consent.
Thus, everything is clear. However, daily routine practice is a little bit more complicated.