Question

To further illustrate the necessary elements of informed consent, consider Phil, aged, 65 years, who has been diagnosed by the oncologist with an adenocarcinoma. Phil's oncologist is careful to explain the nature of this particular disease to him as well as its possible progression in his body. Possible forms of treatment are outlined, including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation, and a careful explanation of the risks and possible outcomes of each are outlined.Sometimes a provider encourages a particular form of treatment even before the client asks for a recommendation. Here the oncologist has knowledge of Phil's particular case and may be expected to explain the possible risks of no treatment at all. Although the client often looks to the specialist for medical information and recommendations, the decision is the client's alone. Phil states he wants to discuss all his options with his family before making a final decision.Have all the points of informed consent been satisfied? Explain your response.

Answer 1

Elements required in informed consent:

1. The nature of the procedure

2. The risk and benefits of the procedure

3. Reasonable alternatives

4. Risk and benefits of the alternatives

5. Assessment of the patients understanding from the element 1 through 4

So here in this Phil's nature, risk and benefits of the procedure has been explained by the provider but the other three components possible alternatives , it's risk and benefits as well as assessment of patients understanding of the procedure has not been covered.