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Consent and Refusal in Patient Care

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What is the ideal form of consent for adult patients?

Verbal consent

Informed consent (correct)

Implied consent

Written consent

What is the minimum age requirement for a patient to give informed consent?

17 years

21 years

16 years (correct)

18 years

Under what conditions can a 16-year-old child give informed consent?

If they are pregnant

If they are married

If they are financially independent (correct)

If they are in the armed services

What must a patient be in order to give informed consent?

Of sound mind Signup and view all the answers

How is conscious state documented for giving informed consent?

By a documented Glasgow Coma Score of at least 13 Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to give consent when the person having the right to consent cannot be contacted?

An adult who has actual care, control, and possession of the child and has written authorization to consent from a person having the right to consent Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions may a minor patient be treated under implied consent?

Unconsciousness not required and a serious medical condition which could be life-threatening Signup and view all the answers

When may patients refuse prehospital treatment or transport?

If they are an adult and of sound mind Signup and view all the answers

Who may sign for a minor patient to refuse prehospital treatment or transport?

A parent or guardian Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented if a patient refuses prehospital treatment or transport?

The specific care or assessment that was offered or performed Signup and view all the answers

Who may give permission for a minor to refuse prehospital treatment over the phone?

A police officer Signup and view all the answers

When should the paramedic advise the patient to seek medical care by private physician or ED?

If they refuse prehospital treatment or transport Signup and view all the answers

Who may obtain the signature if a patient refuses to sign for prehospital treatment or transport?

A police officer and a family member if available Signup and view all the answers