Ethical Considerations

Question 1

T/F
Emergency Rule: consent is not needed when a patient is at imminent risk from a serious injury AND
obtaining consent is either:
a) ______, OR b) ______

Answer 1

T

a) not possible, OR b) would increase risk to the patient

Question 2

T/F

patients can not refuse treatment or part of treatment, as it is life-saving, even if they are capable and informed

Answer 2

F

Question 3

T/F

refusal of help in a suicide situation is NOT an exception to the Emergency Rule; care must be given

Answer 3

T

Question 4

T/F

care can not be withdrawn if necessary at a later time even if wishes are clarified by family

Answer 4

F

Question 5

if parents refuse treatment that is life-saving or will potentially alter the child’s quality of life, _____ must
be contacted – consent of _____is needed to treat

Answer 5

CAS

Children’s Aid Society

Question 6

T/F

• need consent for HIV testing, as well as for administration of blood products

Answer 6

T