Informed consent and advance directives

被引:2
作者
Baruch, JM
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[1] Mem Hosp Rhode Isl, Dept Emergency Med, Pawtucket, RI 02860 USA
[2] Brown Med Sch, Ctr Biomed Eth, Providence, RI USA
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10.7547/87507315-94-2-198
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R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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Contrary to popular belief, a patient's signature on a piece of paper does not constitute informed consent. This article describes the ethical framework of consent in the context of the larger process of informed decision making. The elements of informed consent are examined in practical terms. Common pitfalls are addressed, with strategies to help anticipate and resolve possible dilemmas. These important tools are integral to all levels of medical decision making, including those at the end of life.
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