This course focuses on informed consent for medical treatment. It does not address consent for other purposes such as research or organ donation. For further information on types of consent not covered by this course, refer to the list of references at the end of this course and consult with your facility's risk manager. The program will discuss the goals of the process, the necessary content of an informed consent discussion, some exceptions to consent requirements, and what to do if a patient refuses to give consent.

COURSE OUTCOMES -- Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain the main goals of the informed consent process
- Describe what content must be covered in an informed consent discussion
- State who can give informed consent and who cannot
- Describe at least four techniques for ensuring the patient understands the informed consent discussion
- State at least two exceptions to the need to obtain informed consent
- Explain what to do if the patient refuses consent

Intended Audience: This activity was developed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation: Medcom, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This course is 1 credit hour/1 CME.

Cost: $75.00
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