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Virtual Patient Case: Informed Consent

Key Case Concepts

In order for a patient to choose whether to have a treatment or not, they need to provide informed consent. Consent requires that 3 elements be present:

  1. The patient has received all the necessary information
  2. The patient has the capacity to understand the information and appreciate the impact of the proposed treatment
  3. The patient is not being coerced into having the treatment
Accreditation Statement

This event is an Accredited Self-Assessment Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Canadian Association of General Surgeons.

Credit Info
0.5 learning hours
1.5 Section 3 MOC Credits

Learning Objectives

By the end of this case, you should be able to:

  • Identify the information that must be disclosed to patients in the context of informed consent
  • List modalities that can improve the understanding and retention of information
  • Explain the impact of communication style on the creation of trust in the process of informed consent
  • Give examples of patient centered communication strategies in the context of informed consent
  • Recognize the conditions that make delegation of consent permissible
  • Explain the role of good documentation as part of the informed consent process

Case Author

Richard Mimeault MD, Practice Improvement, Canadian Medical Protective Association


Case Audience

  • General Surgeons
  • General Surgery Residents and Fellows

Virtual Patient Case Developers

  • David Fleiszer MDCM
  • Nancy Posel PhD
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.

This course is freely available to CAGS members. Please create an account and enter your code. If you do not have an access code, please contact: learn@cags-accg.ca.
Refunds/Cancellations: CAGS does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.