MEDI7232 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Language Barrier, Chemotherapy, National Health And Medical Research Council
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Identify relevant factors to be considered in obtaining a consent when capacity is an issue. Identify the issues relevant to obtaining consent from a minor. Identify the information that must be given to the patient prior to obtaining consent: aware of issues raised when an adult of sound mind refuses treatment. Ethical aspects of consent & refusal of ethics. Sometimes harm is unavoidable to create benefit (ie chemotherapy) Fairness and equality: respect patient decision making -> respect presumption that adults are competent irrespective of personal characteristics or background + treat all patients with dignity and respect irrespective of whether they are making the right decision. Facilitate patient decision making to enable patients to exercise their legal rights (notion of supported decision making: mba, 2. 1 introduction. In clinical practice, the care of your patient is your primary concern: 2. 2 good patient care, maintaining a high level of medical competence and professional conduct is essential for good patient care.
