Informed Consent Flashcards
1
Q
Informed consent includes
A
Fully inform the patient by providing an explanation including:
nature of condition
recommendations being made
reasons for recommendations
benefits and risks of proposed tx including benefits and risks of alternative courses of action
estimated costs if relevant and apppropriate
introduction of people who will be providing tx
fully assess pts competency to make informed decisions
allow pt to ask questions
fully answer pt’s questions
