Marilla, Madissa L.

BSN2E

BIOETHICS

M3 Post Task

Watch the video on Patient Protection Measures: Informed Consent and discuss the ff:

Answer the ff:

1. Process of informed consent

2. Role of the nurse in the process of Informed consent

An approach to communication between you and your healthcare professional called informed consent
typically yields agreement or authorization for care, treatment, or services. Each patient has the opportunity
to ask questions and get information prior to procedures and treatments. Medical treatment cannot begin
without the agreement of adult patients who have the mental capacity to make their own decisions. The
primary purpose of the surgery is to protect the patient. A permission form is a legally binding document
that permits repeated between you and your healthcare professional. It suggests that you were given
information by your healthcare professional about your disease and your available alternatives for
treatment and that you then used this knowledge to decide which option, in your opinion, was the most
effective. Informed consent is first and foremost an ethical idea, then a legal concept, and finally a formal
administrative procedure. For informed consent to be considered legitimate, it has to meet the following
requirements: it must be voluntary, informed, and last, the individual must be capable of giving consent.

The consent of the patient to participate ought to come first. There should be no manipulation, coercion, or
forced action. It must be provided without charge. The patient must also be knowledgeable. They ought to
be well-equipped with information to make wise choices. Before any medical surgery or treatment is carried
out, they have the right to understand it and provide their consent. Consent that is based on understanding
and agreement is known as informed consent. Effective communication of the patient's condition and the
range of possible diagnostic and therapeutic options is the duty of the healthcare professional. The
fundamental elements of the informed consent procedure include the following:

• An in-depth explanation of the nature of the problem.

• An extensive discussion of the potential hazards and beneficial effects of the process.
• An outline of attainable alternatives to the procedure.
• An evaluation of the potential dangers and advantages of the options.
• An assessment of the patient's comprehension and understanding of the previously mentioned
aspects.
Last but not least, the procedure won't be completed unless the patient fully understands the scope of the
practical knowledge provided. They must be able to balance the risks and benefits of their decision using
the information presented.

The capability of a person to attend to their nursing care demands efficiently and professionally is
critical to the nursing profession. It can only be accomplished by properly engaging individuals and families
in the care processes that are significant to them. The dynamics of the relationships among the numerous
participants—the patients, their families, and the healthcare professionals—have a considerable impact on
the processes that are followed in connection with informed consent and the nurses' duties during the
process. When nurses communicate extensively with patients, family members, and physicians, they may
ensure that patients' right to make a well-informed choice is upheld. In terms of day-to-day operations, it is
uncertain if nurses perform such duties after their professional service or, more critically, take on the
obligation of assisting physicians in providing patient care. When needed, nurses can confirm that patients
have gathered the information being presented, support with the documentation of consent, ease patient
worries, and seek the correct surrogate decision-maker. Every member of the healthcare community is
responsible for guaranteeing their patients' safety and understanding.