Flashcard 7 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Flashcard Set for the CCRN

explanation of diagnosis, risks and benefits of treatment or procedure, alternative options, reason for the procedure, and risks and benefits of not having the procedure

Informed consent is a legal document that ensures that appropriate communication and education has occurred prior to the patient agreeing to a procedure. It must be obtained by the provider performing the invasive procedure and witnessed by another healthcare provider.