University:
Chamberlain University
Course:
NR-327 | Maternity
Academic year:

2021
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408

Pages:

6
Author:

Nesbyenvkk

Informed Consent  Informed consent: patient understands and accepts risks and benefits of procedure • 18 years and older ‒ Written consent must be signed by healthcare provider and adult patient before procedure/treatment • Children ‒ Legal caregiver, parent or guardian, signs consent Informed Consent (continued_1)  Assent • Feedback from child 7 more than years of age regarding medical treatment • Includes child in decision-making process • Child is asked if he/she has any questions or concerns • Not all children are developmentally ready Informed Consent (continued_2)  Emancipation of minor • Grants adult rights to a child of age and appropriate developmental level • Minor is able to process complex information related to decisions in health care and medical treatments • Married pregnant teenager - automatic emancipation Informed Consent (continued_3)  Emancipation of minor (continued) • Unmarried pregnant teenager - not emancipated • Definition of emancipated minor varies among states • Check state government website for more info (Box 1.2) Children’s Rights  Children have the right to provisions, protection, and participation • Right to Provisions ‒ Provisions of safe living, health care, education, clean water, appropriate diets, adequate rest, sleep, play, and recreation • Right to Protection ‒ Protected from abuse, exploitation, neglect, discrimination at home, school, community areas, and health-care institutions Children’s Rights (continued)  Children have the right to provisions, protection, and participation (continued) • Right to Participation ‒ Offered full participation in community activities, art, sports, cultural events