Informed Consent is the dialogue that takes place between a physician and the caregiver or resident that offers an explanation of medical treatment options and the risks and benefits of this treatment. The physician invites the resident or caregiver to be actively involved in the decision-making process. The most important part of this process is the caregiver and residents understanding of the information that is being presented. Any facility that is administering any kind of medical treatment that may have important risks first must obtain the informed consent of the patient involved.
The two most important factors about informed consent are the physicians ability to accurately inform the patient and the patients ability to understand the information. Besides that, the patient or the caregiver must have some sort of active role in the whole process. As with any medical diagnosis or procedure, the more information you are able to obtain, the more comfortable you will be with the ultimate decision.
Consider the following questions when you meet with the doctor:
What medical treatment or procedure are you considering?
Where would this treatment or procedure take place?
What are the possible risks and the recovery time?
Are there any side effects and how long will they last?
Will this treatment improve the patients quality of life in any way?
What is the cost of this treatment?
If we do not choose this treatment, what other treatment would you recommend?
Do you accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Keep in mind people have the right to accept or refuse medical treatment. They also have the right to change their minds once they have agreed to a specific treatment. The doctors and nurses that are involved will always document the patients wishes.
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