Primary Responsibility for Obtaining Informed Consent from the Patient Lies

question 16

Multiple Choice

Primary responsibility for obtaining informed consent from the patient lies with the ___________.

• A) nurse who has the necessary technical skills to obtain informed consent from the patient without the physician's input
• B) physician who normally possesses the knowledge of a particular patient's medical history and diagnosis
• C) hospital which has primary responsibility to inform the patient of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a proposed procedure
• D) hospital board members who have primary responsibility to inform the patient of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a proposed procedure

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Definitions:

Hobby Lobby

An American chain of retail arts and crafts stores known for its involvement in a landmark Supreme Court case regarding religious freedom and contraception coverage.

Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

A landmark health reform legislation signed into law in 2010 by President Barack Obama aimed at increasing health insurance quality and affordability, lowering the uninsured rate, and reducing healthcare costs.

Contraception Mandate

Refers to laws or policies requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for birth control with no cost to the insured.

Religious Liberty

The freedom of individuals to believe in, practice, and promote their religion of choice without interference or restriction by the government.