Ethical Principles and Informed Consent

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What information should a patient be provided with when seeking consent?

Nature of the illness and risks of the proposed intervention

Only risks and benefits of the proposed intervention

Nature of the illness, proposed intervention, and risks and benefits

Nature of the illness, proposed intervention, risks and benefits, and alternative interventions (correct)

Under what circumstances can treatment be given without consent in an emergency?

If it is in the person's best interests and immediately necessary (correct)

If the person has not explicitly denied consent in the past

If the family members agree to the treatment

If the person is unable to pay for the treatment

Who should seek consent from the patient?

The patient's insurance provider

Family members or friends

The health or social care professional responsible for the patient's care (correct)

The patient's employer

Under what circumstances does presumption of decision-making capacity need confirmation?

Only if there is a reason to challenge the presumption Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented for care decisions made with consent?

That consent was obtained, including nature of illness, proposed intervention, and risks and benefits Signup and view all the answers

What should health or social care professionals do if a patient cannot give consent?

Follow the approach depending on the circumstances and laws for that country Signup and view all the answers

What may be necessary if a decision needs to be made for a patient who cannot give consent?

Going to court to have a decision made Signup and view all the answers

What can clinicians do in some jurisdictions regarding non-emergency treatment if a patient cannot give consent?

Be able to provide non-emergency treatment in the person's best interests Signup and view all the answers

What might some people have to enable decisions to be made on their behalf?

A court-appointed decision-maker or an advance directive Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical principle that underlies informed consent?

Respect for patient autonomy Signup and view all the answers

According to Marcia Angell, what cannot justify abuses of certain fundamental rights?

Forces of local custom or local law Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the doctrine of informed consent?

Right to self-determination Signup and view all the answers

Which requirement for a valid informed consent emphasizes the need for the person to fully understand and decide?

Being competent to understand and decide Signup and view all the answers

What is the core human rights principle that Marcia Angell believes should be universally honored?

Respect for fundamental rights despite superficial variations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the right of self-determination in the context of informed consent?

It forms the basis of the doctrine of informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of health professionals in ensuring patient autonomy in healthcare decisions?

Adequately informing patients about illnesses and treatment options Signup and view all the answers