Patients.mentally impaired,heavily sedated, or critically ill are not considered legally able to give consent. In this situation,the next of kin.may act as a surrogate and sign the consent form. Children under age 18 must have a parent or guardian sign
Yes, patients must consent to being photographed or videotaped. To be on the safe side, the consent should be written and filed away in case any issues come up concerning the videotape in the future.
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Consent for Medical report
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By law, the physician who will perform the procedure must explain the risks and benefits of the surgery, along with other treatment options. However, the nurse is often the person who actually witnesses the patient's signature on the consent form.
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This is a HIPAA (federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) violation.
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