Consent

Definition

 

Informed consent

- involves the patient actively participating in the management process with respect to

- goals of management

- therapeutic alternatives

- potential benefits

- risk of complications

 

Risks / Benefit / Outcomes / Alternatives

 

Must be in layperson terms

 

Must be able to comprehend discussion

 

Involves

 

X-ray & major investigation findings

Diagnosis & why that conclusion has been reached

NHx of condition

Management options including non-operative

Recommended treatment

Prognosis with and without surgery

Nature of surgery

Risks of surgery

Next step if proposed treatment not effective

Questions answered

 

Guardianship

     

1.  Advanced Health Directive

2.  Relative or friend

3.  Legal Guardian

     

Age

 

No specific age limit

- need to be mentally competent

- i.e. 14 - 16 is old enough to sign own consent

 

Definition of Competency

 

Mini Mental State Exam