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Informed consent should be obtained from a patient before any medical procedure, treatment, or intervention is performed, ensuring they understand the nature, risks, benefits, and alternatives involved. This process is crucial when the patient is making decisions about their care, particularly for surgeries, invasive procedures, or participation in clinical trials. Consent must be obtained when the patient is competent to understand the information provided and can make an informed choice. Additionally, consent should be revisited if there are significant changes in the treatment plan or the patient's condition.
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What if Dr bob is preparing to operate on a patient with a life threatening condition he learns the patient is 17 her parents are in the waiting room discuss informed consent?
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.
Informed consent should be a process rather than a one-time event true or false?
True, informed consent should be a process rather than a one-time event, since there are likely to be more than one aspect of a medical treatment about which a patient will need to be informed, and which will require consent.
What are the basic elements of informed consent?
The basic elements of informed consent typically include providing information about the treatment, risks, benefits, alternatives, and the patient's right to ask questions and make decisions voluntarily. It is important that the patient comprehends this information before providing consent. The process should also involve ensuring that the patient is competent to make decisions and that they have the opportunity to revoke consent at any time.
Informed consent should be a process rather than a one-time event?
should informed consent be a process rather than a one time event
When should implied consent apply?
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
How can you prove that the patient gave informed consent?
Informed consent can be either explicit or implicit; in either case, it is subject to judgement. Consider these examples: A dentist tells a patient that a tooth has to be extracted. By sitting in the chair and opening his mouth upon command, the patient, by implication, consents to the extraction. A physician tells a patient that the mole on her arm should be biopsied. By presenting her arm for the biopsy, the patient gives implied consent to the procedure. Is it necessary, in either of these cases, to obtain written consent which details all of the options, and the pros, cons, and costs of each? By obtaining written consent, are the dentist and physician absolved from liability? By being informed, can the patient be assured that all possible outcomes have been illuminated? What's the expression: "A grand jury can indict a ham sandwich." With or without informed consent, everyone is liable and no one is assured. As a rule, "routine," uncomplicated procedures are performed without first obtaining formal, written consent because, by implication, the patient consents by allowing the procedure to be performed. Usually, formal, written consent is sought in cases that involve considerable risk (death, e.g.) or unknown consequences (e.g., treatments whose outcomes are inconsistent). In the former instance, the patient's behavior is sufficient proof, formal evidence of disclosure being unnecessary; in the latter, it would, in the least, be prudent to obtain formal, written consent. Regardless of the situation, I dare say all practitioners, clinics, or hospitals appreciate the fact that proof of informed consent proves very little and is a meager barrier to litigation.
Are do not resuscitate and do not intubate the same thing?
This is a great question. Unless the form specifically allows for "partial DNR" then a full DNR includes DNI when the patient has cardiac or respiratory arrest. The question is more complicated when the patient is not a cardiac or respiratory arrest and the doctor wants to intubate. Then the question is really why isn't that doctor getting prior consent. A DNI presumes the right to act without consent (like CPR) In every other invasive treatment or procedure, informed consent is required beforehand so should it be with intubation (unless the patient is in cardiac/respiratory arrest). Doctors seem to use the "emergency exception" to the informed consent rule for emergency intubation (if we don't intubate the patient will go into respiratory arrest) But that may be inconsistent with the patients real spirit of the patient's DNR so in those circumstances, I think the doctor should really be getting the patient's next of kin (or medical POA) to consent or refuse consent (consistent with the DNR).
What kind of information should you share with your patient before proceeding with medical treatment in order for the consent to be considered informed?
the "informed consent" should consist of : 1.) procedure to be performed 2.) location of performance of planned procedure 3.) signature of physician 4.) signature of patient 5.) signature of "witness" (this could be parent/guardian if pt. is a minor, or perhaps the doctor's assistant.....someone in room who witnesses the signatures being written) Just so you know, and this is what confuses ALOT of patients....the informed consent DOES NOT have to itemize any possible complications or side effects of the planned procedure!!!
Should i show my patient their xrays?
Yes. A patient should be fully informed of their medical condition and all treatment should be explained.
How should a patient be treated?
A patient should be treated with empathy, respect, and professionalism, ensuring that their physical, emotional, and psychological needs are addressed. Effective communication is essential; healthcare providers should listen actively to the patient's concerns and preferences. Treatment plans should be evidence-based, tailored to the individual's circumstances, and involve informed consent. Regular follow-ups and support can enhance the patient's overall experience and outcomes.
What must a medical office assistant consider when acting as a witness to a patient signature of consent for treatment form?
When acting as a witness to a patient's signature on a consent for treatment form, a medical office assistant must ensure that the patient fully understands the information presented in the form, including the nature of the treatment, risks, and alternatives. The assistant should confirm that the patient is signing voluntarily and not under duress. Additionally, they must verify that the consent form is completed accurately and that all parties involved are present and informed. Lastly, the assistant should document the witnessing of the signature appropriately in the patient's medical records.
Should informed consent should be a process rather than a one time event?
Yes
