lecture 22

Question 1

consent

Answer 1

to acquiesce, agree, approve, assent and give permission to some act or purpose

Question 2

informed consent

Answer 2

a phrase used in law to indicate that the consent given by a person has been based upon a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts, implications, and future consequences of an action.

Question 3

express consent

Answer 3

consent that is given directly in explicit words, either verbally or written, but the patient/client or substitute decision maker, for a specific purpose

Question 4

implied consent

Answer 4

consent that is inferred from signs, actions, or facts or by inaction or silence.

Question 5

Elements of consent:

Answer 5

1. Full informed
2. Voluntarily given
3. Related to the patient/client’s condition and circumstances
4. Not obtained through fraud or misrepresentation
5. Where appropriate, evidenced in a written form signed by the patient/client or otherwise documented in the patient/clint record

Question 6

record keeping

Answer 6

Records must be:

Identifiable
Legible and understandable
Comprehensive
Accurate and timely
Accessible and retrievable
Secure and confidential