Midterm - Week 2

Question 1

Informed Consent is Based most directly on which ethical principle?

a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Non-maleficence
d) Justice
e) Veracity
f) Fiduciary duty

Answer 1

Autonomy

Question 2

When do you obtain informed consent?

Answer 2

• Initiating care – exam and treatment
• New exam/treatment for existing condition
• New condition warrants new exam/treatment

Question 3

In Oregon, in order to obtain a fully informed consent

during the early course of treatment, chiropractors shall inform the patient of:

Answer 3

• diagnosis
• plan of management
• prognosis

Question 4

In Oregon, in order to obtain the informed consent of a patient, the chiropractic physician shall explain
the following:

Answer 4

• In general terms, the examination procedure or
treatment to be undertaken;
• That there may be alternative examination procedures or methods of treatment, if any; and
• That there are risks, if any to the examination, procedure or treatment

Question 5

T/F: The Provider is obligated to disclose ALL potential risks of a treatment?

Answer 5

False

Provider not obligated to disclose all potential risks

Question 6

What is a better question than “do you have any questions” when obtaining informed consent?

Answer 6

“What questions do you have for me?” OR

“Which part of the treatment plan sounds most concerning”?

Question 7

T/F
In Washington, Health care providers are “presumed” to have obtained informed consent if they have a properly signed informed consent form

Answer 7

T

Question 8

What is the age of consent in Oregon?

Answer 8

18 except if emancipated by courts

Question 9

In the case of a language barrier, using an interpreter is acceptable if:

Answer 9

• Interpreter’s name is known, and
• Interpreter also signs the informed consent form indicating their relationship to the patient, and that they assisted with interpretation and translation
• Provider is active in the process!