53 - medico-legal

Question 1

4 elements to valid consent

Answer 1

1. relate to Tx
2. be informed
3. voluntary
4. not through misrepresentation or fraud

Question 2

5 parts of informed consent

Answer 2

1. nature of treatment
2. expected benefits
3. risks and side effects
4. alternatives
5. consequences of not having Tx

Question 3

3 times consent not needed

Answer 3

1. patient incapable AND
2. emergency AND
3. delay in getting consent will have consequencces

Question 4

4 keys to SDM

Answer 4

1. capable of giving
2. alt least 16
3. within reasonable time
4. willin

Question 5

what must be met to form 1 someone

Answer 5

at least one past/present and one future test

Question 6

5 past/present tests

Answer 6

1. has or is threatening harm
2. has or is attempting harm
3. has/is behaving violently to someone
4. has/is causing fear of harm
5. has/is showing lack of competence for self care

Question 7

3 future tests

Answer 7

1. serious harm to self
2. or others
3. imminent and serious harm to self or others

Question 8

6 must reports

Answer 8

1. flight crew member with medical or optho problem
2. can’t drive
3. child in need of protection
4. death under suspcious circumstances
5. abuse by other health professional