32 Informed Consent for Athletes and Return to Play - Who should Decide When it’s Safe to Return to Sports after Surgery
Mar 16, 2021
Today on The Call Room, we’re talking about informed consent and why it’s important to consider when advising an athlete to return to sports after an injury.
This episode was sparked from recent conversations I've been seeing online and I thought it would be great to share my own thoughts to further the conversation.
Listen in to learn about the factors involved when advising an injured athlete about their return to sports, and the complexities that require a case-by-case analysis.
“It is informed consent, discussing the risks and benefits with the athlete. No one athlete is the same, and no sport is the same.”- Dr. Robert Berry.
Waiver/legal notice: Information presented is the opinion of the host and guests and should not be considered medical advice. You should always consult your personal physician.
Learn more about this episode of The Call Room with Dr. Robert Berry at www.inthecallroom.com/32