informed consent

Question 1

who does the obligation to obtain consent reside with?

Answer 1

the physician or healthcare provider

Question 2

is lack of consent a battery?

Answer 2

no, it is considered negligence

Question 3

what is informed refusal?

Answer 3

risks of treatment and potential consequences of refusing treatment must be disclosed

Question 4

Elements of informed consent?

Answer 4

name, diagnosis of pat, conflicts of interest, nature and purpose of procedure, risks/side effects/complications/consequences, benefits and anticipated outcomes, available alternatives, consequences of no treatment

Question 5

what are the exceptions of informed consent?

Answer 5

minor procedures, emergencies (unconscious?), therapeutic privilage, waived right to be informed, obvious risk, public health requirment,

Question 6

who may give consent?

Answer 6

competent patients, surrogate decision maker (poa), spouse/relative, living will

Question 7

what are some of the special circumstances regarding informed consent?

Answer 7

need special consent for use of restraints, parents of minors not informed re: stds,etc, mental health pats cant be held against will, research studies need written consent, prisoners 5th amendment

Question 8

what is included in battery?

Answer 8

intentional touching without permission
going beyond scope of consent
performing a different procedure that the one concented for
treating wrong pat