Consent Flashcards
what is consent
voluntary submission to treatment folllowing an understanding of the nature, purpose and consequences of treamtent
what is autonomy
every adult has the right to determine what shall be done with their own body
consent requirements
competent
knowledge
voluntary
what is gilick competence
children under 16 can consent if have intelligence, competence and understanding of what is involved in their treatment
what does incapable mean in relation to adults with incapacity
incapable of acting on decisions, making decisions, communicating decisions and understanding decisions
if capacity to consent is lsot who should the dentist seek consent from
welfare attorney
when is written consent mandatory
GA and sedation
lessons from Montgomery case
patient is aware of he risks involved in tx
what is the Prudent Patient Test
a test for assessing whether valid consent was given prior to a proceudre
