Consent Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main areas of ethics in healthcare?
A
consent
confidentiality
compassion
concerns/complaints
2
Q
3 levels of ethics?
A
- laws
- guidelines & recommendations
- ethics
3
Q
what are the requirements for valid consent?
A
- information: pt must have received enough info and be able to understand it
- voluntariness: deciding voluntarily and communicating the decision
- capacity: ability to give or withdraw consent
