legal aspects of consent Flashcards
1
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consent to treatment
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person must give permission before receiving any type of medical treatment, test or examination
done on basis of explanation from clinician
2
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expressions of consent
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implied e.g. BP, ECG
expressed e.g. blood test, ABG
written e.g. surgert
3
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informed consent
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- practicalities of procedure
- benefits/risks of procedure
- benefits/risks not having procedure
- alternative management options
4
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when is reviewing decisions esp important
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- signif time passed since initial decision made
- material changes in patient’s condition
5
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capacity
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understand, believe, retain, weigh necessary info
6
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assessment of capacity
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time and descision specific
7
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obstacles to capacity
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- mental/intellectutal capacity impaired
- age
- unconscious
- intoxication drugs, alcohol
- communication difficulties: hearing impaired, mute
8
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power of attorney
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individuals can grant someone they trust powers when they still have capacity
financial and/or welfare
9
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incapable means incapable of
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acting on desicions
making decisions
communicaion decisins
retaining memory of decisions
10
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principles of incapacity act
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- actions/decisions must benefit patient
- least restrictive option
- take into account wishes of patient
- consultation with relevant others
- encourage them to use existing skills and develop new skills
