LEGAL MATTERS
BY NESKO RADOVIC AND SANDRA JONES, CASC | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2019
In rare situations, the duration of the informed consent could present an issue. Some state laws presume that a written authorization signed by the patient is valid. Some states might specify the time frame in which consent remains valid; others require that consent be obtained no more than 30 days from the procedure. Therefore, checking state regulations is essential.
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BY NESKO RADOVIC AND SANDRA JONES, CASC | OCTOBER 2019
Informed consent, a fundamental patient right, is the process wherein the physician provides the patient with the necessary information to make a fully informed decision about the course of recommended care. Informed consent is a process, not a piece of paper.
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