Not if you are a licensed doctor.
It is important to seek patients' consent before giving medication to make sure that the person understands what he or she is taking and its effects. This also aids in preventing the ingestion of the wrong medication.
A patient has to sign a confidentiality agreement indicating whom may have access to the medical information and that is the main point. No one can legally have access to the patient information computerized or otherwise without express written consent from the patient.
Implied consent.
In nursing, an example of battery could be administering a medication to a patient without their consent. This action can be considered battery because it involves unwanted physical contact or intervention, which violates the patient's right to autonomy and informed consent. Another example could be performing a procedure, such as drawing blood, without the patient's agreement. These actions can lead to legal consequences for the healthcare provider.
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
AMPLE is an acronym and (roughly) stands for: Allergies Medicines Previous medical conditions Last time the patient has eaten and how much Event History
If Dr. Bob can get informed consent without jeopardizing the life of the patient then he should do so. If stopping to get consent will risk the life of the patient then he should consider the consent implied and save the life.
Without the patient's consent the doctor wouldn't operate.
Consent by action or acquiescence.
Yes, a spouse can give medical history information about their partner with the partner's consent. It is important to respect the patient's privacy and confidentiality when sharing medical information.
A complete patient history is taken, including the chief complaint. The patient needs to disclose any allergies, medication usage, family eye and medical histories, and vocational and recreational vision requirements.
Administering medication means actually giving meds, especially by injection or other means than having the patient take the medication. Assisting with medication means assisting the patient administer their own medication, such as arranging them and having them ready for the patient to take, or reminding the patient to take their meds.