legal aspects of consent Flashcards

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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

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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

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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
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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

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capacity

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understand, believe, retain, weigh necessary info

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assessment of capacity

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time and descision specific

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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
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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

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incapable means incapable of

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acting on desicions
making decisions
communicaion decisins
retaining memory of decisions

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principles of incapacity act

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  1. actions/decisions must benefit patient
  2. least restrictive option
  3. take into account wishes of patient
  4. consultation with relevant others
  5. encourage them to use existing skills and develop new skills
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