The Joint Commission Standards Require a Patient's Consent to Treatment

question 34

True/False

The Joint Commission standards require a patient's consent to treatment and require that the record contain evidence of consent.

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Definitions:

Subject-To Clause

A term making a contract conditional on future events.

Love And Affection

An emotional state or feeling of strong attachment and personal bond towards another person or persons.

Adequate Consideration

The fair and reasonable value exchanged in a contract that is sufficient to make the agreement binding and enforceable.

Requirement

is a necessary or obligatory condition that must be met or complied with, often specified for purposes like quality, safety, or performance.