Consent in Nursing Practice

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the ethical and legal aspects of obtaining consent in nursing practice.

Consent must be __, __, __, and __.

informed, voluntary, specific, ongoing

Under Ontario law, consent is required under the and the .

Health Care Consent Act, 1996; Substitute Decisions Act, 1992

Informed consent requires knowledge of the nature of treatment, expected benefits, risks, alternatives, and __.

consequences of refusing treatment

A person's capacity to consent is determined by their ability to understand information and appreciate the __ of making a decision.

reasonably foreseeable consequences

According to the HCCA, the first substitute decision-maker is the __ of the person.

Guardian

When a client withdraws consent, the nurse must __ the client’s decision.

respect

Informed consent includes providing information about the __ of treatment.

nature

If a teenager is confused and cannot understand the risks and benefits, a __ decision-maker must provide consent.

substitute

A nurse must assess a client's capacity to consent, which is based on __, not age.

understanding

Ongoing consent means it can change at any __ during treatment.

time