Guideline 8: Family requests for nondisclosure of information

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Make sure you comply with patient informed consent laws

  • For consent to a procedure/treatment to be valid, ensure that the patient has:
    • The capacity to provide consent,
    • A good understanding of the effect, risks, benefits and alternatives of the procedure/treatment,
    • Given consent voluntarily and without pressure.

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