Question

read the paragraph provided , base on the laws of giving informed consent...Discuss what you would do if you were Jennifer?

2-7: Informed Consent Registered Nurse Jennifer works with Dr. Jones in a gastroenterology clinic. Primary care phy- sicians in the area often refer their patients to one of the gastroenterologists at the clinic when a patient needs a colonoscopy. Prior to the day of their procedure, patients are told to come to the clinic to obtain their colonos- copy preparation instructions, including some of the laxative medications. When patients re- ferred to Dr. Jones come to the clinic, Jennifer explains their preprocedure instructions, but she also explains the benefits and risks of the colonoscopy and has the patient sign a colo- noscopy consent form. Dr. Jones does not see these patients until they are in the outpatient surgery center procedure room about to un- dergo their colonoscopy. Questions Review the chapter content. oncerned

Answer 1

Answer: Being a healthcare professionals it is important to explain patient regarding the treatment and procedures. The patients should be explained about the benefits and demerits of the treatment. So, obtaining a consent form is important. This will be a proof that patients has understood all the treatment process and agrees to the treatment. And hence there will be no legal problems.