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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?

Being able to use sign language (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

A psychiatrist or psychologist with experience in assessing capacity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ability to understand, retain, use and weigh up relevant information (B) 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?

Psychiatrist or psychologist with experience in assessing capacity (C) 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?

Severe learning disabilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Loss of consciousness (D) 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?

Understanding, retaining, using, and weighing up relevant information (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To keep patient secrets confidential unless required to disclose (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Any clinical information about an individual's diagnosis or treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does privacy differ from confidentiality according to the text?

Privacy is about keeping information secure, while confidentiality is about the right not to be interfered with (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Any identifiable patient information, including past, present, or future physical or mental health (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure the confidentiality and security of patient secrets (A) Signup and view all the answers

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