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What is Informed Consent?
What is Informed Consent?Now, a Health Minute.Before you have a procedure or treatment, your healthcare provider needs your informed consent. Thisprocess makes sure you fully understand what’s going to happen.Your healthcare provider will talk with you about the procedure. They will go over its risks and benefits. Theywill also talk with you about other treatment options, and their risks and benefits, too.During this time, don’t be afraid to ask questions and make sure all your concerns are addressed. You’ll thensign a form giving your permission for care.Informed consent helps you take an active part in your care. You and your healthcare provider make sure thetreatment you’re having is the best one for you.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
Informed consent supports a person's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. It gives them the information needed to understand a specific medical or surgical procedure. They can then decide whether or not to have the procedure. Read on for more details.
You will be asked to sign an informed consent form. It states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.
The decision to have surgery is an important one. Here is a checklist to help you prepare. You'll need to arrange a time for any preoperative lab tests and for an interview with the anesthesiologist. Check with your health plan regarding costs and coverage of the surgery.
Watch this video to learn about Yolanda's shared-decision making with her care team during cancer treatment.
