This topic will cover the process of healthcare decision-making for patients who lack decision-making capacity, including the role of proxy decision-makers and surrogate consent. Students will learn about the ethical considerations involved in making decisions on behalf of incapacitated patients.
Healthcare Decision-Making and Proxy Consent Introduction Healthcare decision-making involves choosing treatment based on clinical evidence and patient values. Proxy consent applies when a patient cannot decide for themselves. Capacity and Competence Capacity: the ability to understand information, weigh options, and communicate a choice. Adults are presumed to have capacity unless assessme...…
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