Was the informed consent deficient to the degree that there was a lack of informed consent by the patient?
N520- Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Informed consent – Informed consent means providing an in-depth understanding of the risks and benefits of a treatment to a patient. This allows the patient to decide whether or not they wish to undergo a procedure. Informed consent is based on the principle that patients should have autonomy over the treatment they receive. Healthcare providers should have a document providing proof the patient has full knowledge of the risks, benefits and possible consequences of a particular treatment.
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