LearnScapes #4 Failure to Obtain Consent

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LearnScapes #4 Failure to Obtain Consent. 1. Which of the following is defined as, “The legal doctrine that protects a patient’s right to know the potential risks, benefits and alternatives of a proposed procedure”? A. Duty to care B. Causation C. Informed consent D. Foreseeability 2. Which of the following is an example of a breach in informed consent? A. A surgeon performs a procedure that the patient did not want B. A surgeon performs a procedure that the patient signed for C. A patient does not give consent for a procedure to be performed D. A patent gives consent for a procedure to be performed 3. Which of the following is an example of a doctor being too aggressive with his/her patient? A. The doctor takes the time to discuss all of the patient’s questions and concerns B. The doctor completely ignores all of the patient’s fears and does what he/she wants C. The doctor performs a procedure with care and attention to detail D. The doctor reviews all of the paperwork and patient records prior to performing any procedure 4. In which of the following cases was the issue of alternative treatment plans the focus? A. Stover vs. Stouffer B. Stover vs. Surgeons C. Surgeons vs. Smith D. Smith vs. Surgeons 5. What of the following forms is legally binding in some states and not in others? A. A health record form B. An insurance form C. A consent form D. A financial agreement form 6. In which of the following cases did a doctor perform an unwanted tubal ligation on a patient? A. Stover vs. Surgeons B. Mathias vs. St. Catherine’s Hospital C. Matthew vs. St. Catherine’s Hospital D. Riser vs. American Medical Intern

7. In which of the following cases did a doctor perform a risky procedure without having discussed it with the patient first? A. Riser vs. American Medical Intern B. Mathias vs. St. Catherine’s Hospital C. Stover vs. Surgeons D. Riser vs. American Medical Hospital 8. Which of the following is the true intention of a consent form? A. For the hospital to avoid a lawsuit B. For the patient to relinquish their right to sue after a procedure C. To inform the patient of all of the details prior to undergoing a procedure D. To inform the doctor of all of the details of a procedure prior to performing it 9. Which of the following is a faulty doctor perception that seems to be prevalent? A. The doctor believes that they know more and better than the patient B. The doctor believes the patient knows best C. The doctor believes that they should listen to each patient carefully D. The doctor believes that they should take their time to discuss all possible consequences of every procedure with every patient 10. Which of the following is the only time in which a doctor can perform a procedure without verbal or written consent from the patient? A. When the doctor feels it is a good idea B. When the procedure will save the patient’s life C. When the nurse tells the doctor the patient said they wanted the procedure done D. When the patient’s family asks for a procedure to be done without the patient knowing What did you learn from the episode? Within this episode I learned the importance of getting consent before doing procedures or even anything that the patient could have significant risks. Basically having proper documents on file when a patient is having something being done. This is an important step within healthcare that shouldn't be overlooked.

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