Difference between revisions of "Health Care Consent in Residential Care"
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Most adults, including many of those living in residential care facilities, can make their own treatment decisions. A resident can give informed consent when there is appropriate communication between the health care provider and the resident, along with necessary information and support. [See Tips at end] To provide health care without consent, irrespective of whether it is for minor or major treatment is an assault. | Most adults, including many of those living in residential care facilities, can make their own treatment decisions. A resident can give informed consent when there is appropriate communication between the health care provider and the resident, along with necessary information and support. [See Tips at end] To provide health care without consent, irrespective of whether it is for minor or major treatment is an assault. | ||
:'''Noteworthy: Demonstrating Consent: A resident’s consent can be shown in a variety of ways. Consent can be inferred by the resident’s actions, given verbally or be evidenced in a written form.''' | |||
A resident’s consent can be shown in a variety of ways. Consent can be inferred by the resident’s actions, given verbally or be evidenced in a written form. | |||
==The Conditions of Health Care Consent== | ==The Conditions of Health Care Consent== |