News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Informed Consent and Informed Refusal Informed consent goes far beyond a signature on a consent form; it is a process of ongoing conversations that are held at critical points in the care process. Inadequate communication while obtaining a patient’s informed consent for a proposed treatment or procedure contributes to almost 25% of surgical malpractice claims. It is also one of the more easily remedied malpractice risks that clinicians face. Establishing a robust informed consent policy involves input from clinicians and care team members and a commitment to shared decision-making between clinicians and patients. Informed consent process Patients have the right to make decisions about their medical treatment. Before initiating treatment, clinicians must obtain consent from… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT July 22, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management Resource Links A variety of comprehensive resource links on common areas of health care risk. Read more July 22, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Compounded Medications FAQs and Risk Mitigation Strategies DRUG COMPOUNDING FAQs What is drug compounding? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug compounding is “the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients… Read more July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Mitigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risks in Healthcare Settings Artificial intelligence (AI) is machine-displayed intelligence that simulates human behavior or thinking and can be trained to solve specific problems using extensive data from past examples… Read more