Patient Consent

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Course Objectives

Identify the different types of consent
Relay the consequences of not properly obtaining consent
Demonstrate effective communication, necessary to obtain consent.
Navigate special circumstances, such as consent for minors or those with impaired mental capacity.

Course Content

Course Creator: Heather Dana, PRP Tech & Instructor, CPT1, EKG tech

Total CE Hours: 1 Credit Hour

Pace Course #: 586-2122-25

Course Description: Understanding patient consent is fundamental to performing duties ethically in healthcare. This self-study course explores the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of obtaining consent from patients. You will learn what the different types of consent are and what each of them mean. Through easy-to-follow, detailed examples, learners will gain the understanding of how to ensure patients are truly informed and empowered in making decisions in their own healthcare. This course is designed for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in patients rights, ethical behavior, and healthcare management.

References

Miller, R. D. (2022). HISTORY OF THE USE OF THE TERM “INFORMED CONSENT” UP TO SALGO [University of Wisconsin - Madison]. https://minds.wisconsin.edu/bitstream/handle/1793/80623/HISTORY%20OF%20THE%20TERM%20INFORMED%20CONSENT.pdf?sequence=1
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(n.d.). Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. US Department of State. https://www.state.gov/patient-bill-of-rights-and-responsibilities/
Shah, P., Thornton, I., Kopitnik, N. L., & Hipskind, J. E. (2024, November 20). Informed Consent. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430827/
HHS (n.d.). Limited English Proficiency (LEP). US Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/index.html
US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (2020, February 28). ADA Requirements: Effective Communication. ADA.gov. https://www.ada.gov/resources/effective-communication/
National Council on Intrepreting in Healthcare (n.d.). FAQ Healthcare Professionals. NCIHC. https://www.ncihc.org/faq-healthcare-professionals#:~:text=A%20qualified%20interpreter%20is%20an,Ethics%20and%20Standards%20of%20Practice