Informed Consent is Based most directly on which ethical principle?
a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Non-maleficence
d) Justice
e) Veracity
f) Fiduciary duty
Autonomy
When do you obtain informed consent?
- Initiating care – exam and treatment
- New exam/treatment for existing condition
- New condition warrants new exam/treatment
In Oregon, in order to obtain a fully informed consent
during the early course of treatment, chiropractors shall inform the patient of:
- diagnosis
- plan of management
- prognosis
In Oregon, in order to obtain the informed consent of a patient, the chiropractic physician shall explain
the following:
• In general terms, the examination procedure or
treatment to be undertaken;
• That there may be alternative examination procedures or methods of treatment, if any; and
• That there are risks, if any to the examination, procedure or treatment
T/F: The Provider is obligated to disclose ALL potential risks of a treatment?
False
Provider not obligated to disclose all potential risks
What is a better question than “do you have any questions” when obtaining informed consent?
“What questions do you have for me?” OR
“Which part of the treatment plan sounds most concerning”?
T/F
In Washington, Health care providers are “presumed” to have obtained informed consent if they have a properly signed informed consent form
T
What is the age of consent in Oregon?
18 except if emancipated by courts
In the case of a language barrier, using an interpreter is acceptable if:
- Interpreter’s name is known, and
- Interpreter also signs the informed consent form indicating their relationship to the patient, and that they assisted with interpretation and translation
- Provider is active in the process!
