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.
Patients must have Informed Consent
Patients can fire their hospital Doctor at any time.
Patients can refuse treatment and leave at anytime
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 patients 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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