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