13 Questions
What is the ideal form of consent for adult patients?
Informed consent
What is the minimum age requirement for a patient to give informed consent?
16 years
Under what conditions can a 16-year-old child give informed consent?
If they are financially independent
What must a patient be in order to give informed consent?
Of sound mind
How is conscious state documented for giving informed consent?
By a documented Glasgow Coma Score of at least 13
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
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
When may patients refuse prehospital treatment or transport?
If they are an adult and of sound mind
Who may sign for a minor patient to refuse prehospital treatment or transport?
A parent or guardian
What must be documented if a patient refuses prehospital treatment or transport?
The specific care or assessment that was offered or performed
Who may give permission for a minor to refuse prehospital treatment over the phone?
A police officer
When should the paramedic advise the patient to seek medical care by private physician or ED?
If they refuse prehospital treatment or transport
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
Understand the legal requirements for consent and refusal of treatment and transport for patients encountered in healthcare settings. Learn about the forms of consent, including verbal and informed consent, as well as the guidelines for adult patients. Reference: Texas Family Code, Chapter 32, subchapter A.
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