S2E17 Informed Consent: To Consent or Not To Consent, Nurse’s Role

Welcome back to Nurse to Nurse Podcast- Straight Talk, a podcast designed specifically for nurses, by nurses.

In today’s episode, we delve into the crucial topic of consent, exploring its relevance, challenges, and ethical considerations within the nursing profession.

As healthcare providers, nurses encounter diverse situations that require informed consent on a daily basis. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of consent within the healthcare context, examining the nuances of patient autonomy, shared decision-making, and the legal and ethical frameworks that guide our practice.

Keypoints of what we talked about:

• 1:50 When to consider “NOT” to consent
• 17:04 Guidance on informed consent
• 19:50 Nurses need to be mindful of what they are getting into
• 28:50 Nurses need liability insurance
• 37:51 How to mitigate litigation against yourself

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