Protocol Kills
Patient Rights
John 3:20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.
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What is Informed Consent?
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The nature of the procedure
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purposes of the using the drug or treatment,
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the expected duration of the patient's procedure or treatment,
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procedures to be followed
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The risks and benefits and the procedure
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Benefits
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A description of any foreseeable harm,
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discomfort,
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risk
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Reasonable alternatives
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disclosure of any appropriate alternative procedures that might be advantageous
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Risks and benefits of alternatives
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Assessment of the patient's understanding of elements 1 through 4.
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For consent to be valid, it must be voluntary and informed, and the person consenting must have the capacity to make the decision. capacity – the person must be capable of giving consent, which means they understand the information given to them and can use it to make an informed decision.
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Be BRAVE, Be ASSERTIVE, DON'T be pushed around or manipulated by doctors are nurse. Know your rights take authority over your or your loved one's health decisions.
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You have the right to Informed Consent - This means knowing the Risks, Benefits, and Reasonable Alternatives of any medication/treatment and the amounts given.
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You have to right to ask about any medication and treatment being given to you for any reason.
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You can fire your doctor - If your doctor is not communicating or you are uncomfortable with the treatments it is up to the hospital to acquire you another doctor.
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You have the right to know what the Doctor's Success Rate is for any drug used.
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You have the right to leave anytime if you are physically able. Even Against Medical Advice. This is another way to scare you into staying.
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During Hospital Stay - Have daily access to online medical record (electronic medical record)
