Question

The Case Study Of Ashe V. Radiation Oncology Associates (Legal Aspect health P..378-379)

The Commentary That Followed Regarding Decision-Making Capacity As Well As Informed Consent.

What Kinds Of Measures Would You Implement In A Clinical And/Or Hospital Setting To Confidently Establish That The Patients Are Receiving Informed Consent?

Answer 1

1: Keep confidential all patients information including patients name, physical or psychological condition, emotional status, financial situation and demographic information
2: Share patient information on " need to know " basis according to medical necessity.
3: Be mindful of your surrounding when discussing patient information 4: Avoid discussing patients in public places such as elevators, hallways, shuttle buses ,public transportation or social events .
5: Keep confidential papers, reports ,computer disk and data in a secure place
6: Retrieve confidential paper from fax machine and email only to support patient care activity .
7: It is the responsibility of all staff to keep patient and Hospital information shortly confidential