Describe the reasonable patient standard

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1. Describe procedures for which state laws require a "signed" informed consent.

2. Describe the "reasonable patient standard" (also called "the prudent person rule").

3. Describe the benefits of informed consent for the patient.

4. Describe the benefits of informed consent for the provider.

5. Describe the legal implications if the provider fails to get informed consent before performing the treatment/surgery. Be specific - don't just tell me they'll be charged with malpractice.

6. Describe who can give, refuse, or withdraw consent; don't say "anyone" because that's not true. Be specific.

7. Describe any exceptions to who can give, refuse, or withdraw consent.

8. Describe any circumstances in which informed consent is not required.

9. Describe one realistic scenario involving a task an allied health worker might actual perform, where you might need to obtain consent (for example, a medical assistant might give an injection. What kind of consent would be needed for that? Or you might need to take a blood pressure. What kind of consent is needed for that?) Whatever scenario you describe, explain exactly how you would obtain that consent (is it expressed or implied?).

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