Informed Consent and Capacity Assessment Quiz
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Who is responsible for assessing doubtful capacity according to the text?

  • A social worker
  • A family member
  • A general physician
  • A psychiatrist or psychologist (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of impairment of the mind or brain as mentioned in the text?

  • Broken leg
  • Migraine
  • Severe learning disabilities (correct)
  • Common cold

    • In what condition would a person be unable to give a decision according to the text?

  • Having a mild headache
  • Having a common cold
  • Being intoxicated by drugs or alcohol misuse (correct)
  • Having good mental health

    • What is the main requirement for a person to be able to communicate their decision according to the text?

    <p>Being able to use sign language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional should be consulted when doubts about capacity for giving a decision arise?

    <p>A psychiatrist or psychologist with experience in assessing capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor in determining whether a person is able to communicate their decision?

    <p>Ability to understand, retain, use and weigh up relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of doubtful capacity for giving a decision, who should be consulted for expert advice according to the text?

    <p>Psychiatrist or psychologist with experience in assessing capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an example of impairment of the mind or brain as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Severe learning disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition would a person be unable to give a decision?

    <p>Loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for a person to be considered capable of communicating their decision according to the text?

    <p>Understanding, retaining, using, and weighing up relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of medical personnel with regard to patient secrets according to the text?

    <p>To keep patient secrets confidential unless required to disclose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is subject to the duty of confidentiality according to the text?

    <p>Any clinical information about an individual's diagnosis or treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does privacy differ from confidentiality according to the text?

    <p>Privacy is about keeping information secure, while confidentiality is about the right not to be interfered with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the duty of confidentiality cover according to the text?

    <p>Any identifiable patient information, including past, present, or future physical or mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of medical personnel regarding patient secrets?

    <p>To ensure the confidentiality and security of patient secrets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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