The state now mandates a detailed consent for all hospitals receiving state funding. Which information should the committee designing this form include?

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Rationale 1: Full informed consent includes a description of the risks associated with the proposed procedure. If alternative procedures exist, they should also be listed. If no treatment is an option, that should also be noted.
Rationale 2: The cost of the procedure is not part of the consent form.
Rationale 3: The date and time of a procedure are often fluid and are not included in the consent form.
Rationale 4: The consent form should include the signature of the patient, if competent. The form should also include space for the signature of a legal representative to be used if the patient is not competent.
Rationale 5: The exact name and a full description of the proposed procedure should be included in the consent form.

The State Now Mandates a Detailed Consent for All Hospitals