2024 Risk Management Programs
CASE IN POINT IV - INFORMED CONSENT
According to the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics, informed consent to medical treatment is fundamental in both ethics and law. Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about their care. This new online course will help Physicians navigate the process of informed consent and appreciate the importance of the documentation of a patient’s consent or refusal.
Objectives
- Discuss the concept of informed consent
- Know what should be included in the discussion with the patient about a recommended treatment or procedure
- Understand the need for documentation of the informed consent process and patient discussion