HCR 202 Week 8 DQ 1
HCR 202 Week 8 DQ 1
Discussion Question 1
Due Date: Day 2 [Main forum]
Refer to your text and the following links to help you answer questions about written consent:
American Medical Association Web site at: http://archsurg.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/135/1/26.pdf
Integrated Publishing Web site at: http://www.tpub.com/content/medical/14295/css/14295_416.htm
Post your response to the following: What is the importance of obtaining written consent from patients prior to receiving medical treatment? What are the implications of failing to do so? Does a medical emergency alter the conditions of written consent? Why or why not? Explain your answers.
