Consent Flashcards
1
Q
what is consent
A
voluntary submission to treatment following the understanding, nature, purpose and consequences of treatment
2
Q
what is autonomy
A
every human has the right to determine what shall to be done with their own body
3
Q
consent requirements
A
competent patient
knowledgable patient
voluntary
4
Q
what is gillick competent
A
children u16 can consent to their own tx if they are believed to have enough intelligence and competence and understanding of the treatment involved
5
Q
what does incapable mean
A
AMCUR
6
Q
What requires written consent
A
GA
sedation
7
Q
lessons from Montgomery
A
patient must be aware of risks involved in tx and given alternatives
8
Q
what is the prudent patient test
A
a test for assessing whether valve consent was given prior to a procedure
