front 1 Informed consent | back 1 A legal process by which a client provides written permission for a procedure or treatment to be performed. Consent is considered to be informed when the client has been provided with and understands the treatment/procedure |
front 2 What the client should understand/be explained | back 2 Reason the treatment or procedure is needed How the treatment or procedure will benefit the client Risks involved if the client chooses to receive the treatment or procedure Other options to treat the problem, including the option of not treating the problem Risk involved if the client chooses no treatment |
front 3 The nurse's role in the informed consent process | back 3 Witness the client's signature on the informed consent form and ensure that informed consent has been appropriately obtained Seek language assistance services if the client does not speak and understand the language used by the provider |
front 4 Informed consent Guidelines | back 4 Consent is required for all care provided in a health car facility The client provides implied consent when they comply with the instruction provided by the nurse |
front 5 Kind of procedure that consent is needed | back 5 For invasive procedure or surgery (provided written consent) |
front 6 Who else can give informed consent | back 6 State laws regulate who can give informed consent. Laws vary regarding age limitations and emergencies. The nurse must verify that consent is informed and witness the client sign the consent form |
front 7 Signing an informed consent | back 7 Must be signed by a competent adult Emancipated minors (minors who are independent from their parents (a married minor)can provided informed consent for themselves) Must be able to understand and able to fully communicate in return with the health care professional |
front 8 Individuals authorized to grant consent for another person | back 8 Parent of a minor Legal guardian Court-specified representative Client's health care surrogate(individual who has the client's durable power of attorney for healthcare/heath care proxy Spouse or closet available relative (state laws vary) |
front 9 What the provider should inform the client | back 9 Complete description of the treatment/procedure Description of the professionals who will be performing and participating in the treatment Description of the potential harm, pain, and/or discomfort the might occur Options for other treatment and the possible consequences of taking other actions The right to refuse treatment Risk involved if the client chooses no treatment |
front 10 To give informed consent, the client must do the following | back 10 Give it voluntarily Be competent and of legal age, or be an emancipated minor. (If the client is unable to provide consent, an authorized person must give consent) Receive sufficient information to decide based on an informed understanding of what is expected |
front 11 What the nurse should | back 11 no data |