Define informed consent, and summarize The Joint Commission's standard for informed consent
Informed consent is the process of advising a patient about treatment options; depending on state laws, the provider may also have to disclose a patient's diagnosis, proposed treatment/surgery, reason for care, possible complications, likelihood of success, alternative treatment options, and risks if the patient does not undergo care. The Joint Commission requires that a patient consent to treatment, and that the record contain evidence of informed consent.
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A 60-year-old man complains of chest pain. He is conscious and alert and denies shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be the MOST appropriate to ask him?
A. "Were you exerting yourself when the chest pain began?" B. "Does the pain in your chest move to either of your arms?" C. "Does the pain in your chest feel like a stabbing sensation?" D. "Do you have any heart problems or take any medications?"