informed consent Flashcards
informed consent encompasses / elements
- informed
- voluntary
- not under direst or in pain - where they in a good position to be able to make a decision for themselves - understanding
- different language then simply understanding was not met - competence
three points of risk managemnt
- avoid negligence
- documentation of standard of care
- use of informed consent
all important *
informed consent includes - basic
alternative / options, risks, benefits, costs of the tx discussed
competence age
18 years old
exception to minors who can make medical decisions for themselves
- emanicpated
- true emergency
- pregnant minor (in most states)
- young woman mother - so has a kid
mandatory reporting law in all states
break patient confidentiality – for child abuse and neglect
patient confidentiality
- covers?
privacy and confidentiality
triangle of risk manangement
avoid negligence
documentation of standard of care
use of informed consent
- written and verbal
- general and specific
privacy
fourth amendment – constitutional right to privacy
- individual can make important, intimate decidions free from government interference
the right to let alone- to be free from prying, peeping and snooping
the right to keep personal information inaccessible to others
trends in the united states on privacy and confidentiality
2 conflicting
- public access to information gheld by government agenies
- protections from public disclosure of information about individuals (HIPPA)
treating patient with other auxillaries - can tell them things
yes – IF DIRECTLY WORKING with them
but like if go up to front desk and share some news - even if good news like pregnant - breach in confidentiality
if going to refer?
have to get consent to send informatin
secrecy - general
to promote full disclosure the medical profession extends the promise of secrecy
like schedule of the day
computer screens
secrecy - general
to promote full disclosure the medical profession extends the promise of secrecy
like schedule of the day
computer screens
privacy under what amendment
fourth amendment – constitutional right to privacy
free from government interference
