Informed Consent Flashcards
1
Q
What is informed consent?
A
A person’s voluntary decision about healthcare treatment that is made upon being educated about, and understanding, the risks and benefits involved.
It is a person’s ethical right
2
Q
What are the six steps involved in obtaining informed consent?
A
- Description/explanation:
- why will the option be effective
- what is involved (cost, technique, how it feels, how long, position, level of undress
