Informed Consent

Question 0

“Whatever’s good doc”

Answer 0

Patient has the right to reduce the information or opt for minimal information and entrust their care to you. In these cases, we must note that any failure to inform the patient of their diagnosis and treatment information breaches the informed consent process. Therefore, it would be wise to require the patient to put into writing, their ‘refusal to be informed’, in a waiver or another document. We also have the option to refuse treatment.

Question 1

What is Informed Consent?

Answer 1

Is a process in which patient is informed of:
1) Benefits of treatment
2) Risks and benefits of all options
3) Questions they have are answered to their level of satisfaction
4) Given time to discuss the plan with family and advisors if required
5) Full comprehends the cost of treatment
6) Able to use the given information to help make a decision in their
best interest
7) Chance to communicate this decision to the healthcare professional

Note. Informed consent is given via a written contract by a patient that is 14yrs+.

Question 2

Elements to Informed Consent

Answer 2

4 Elements:
1) Sufficient, relevant and accurate information on which the patient
can base their decision on
2) Comprehension of information
3) Legal competence to make personal decision
4) Absence of coercion