Informed Consent

Question 1

What is the culmination of the consent process?

Answer 1

signed consent form

Question 2

An informed consent form typically names what?

Answer 2

procedure and states risks/benefits have been explained

Question 3

Where should detailed documentation of consent process be included?

Answer 3

in medical record

Question 4

What are the necessary elements of informed consent?

Answer 4

scope of disclosure, conveying information, comprehension

Question 5

What are the four facets of the scope of disclosure?

Answer 5

current medical status, interventions that might improve prognosis, alternatives, recommendation

Question 6

What are the facets of conveying information?

Answer 6

avoid technical terms, translate stats into easy probabilites, ask if pnt understands, invite questions

Question 7

What are the facets of comprehension?

Answer 7

physician has ethical obligation to make reasonable effects to ensure comprehension, explanations are clear and simple, questions are asked to assess understanding, written instructions or printed materials are provided

Question 8

What is the relationship b/w informed consent, shared decision making, and autonomy?

Answer 8

Informed consent is the way in which patients preferences are expressed, IC is the application of respect for patient’s autonomy, and it is all characterized by mutual participation and shared decision making. I.e. IC is the practice of applying and documenting a shared decision