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Welcome
Medical Protective Policyholders:
Informed Consent
The
American Medical Association notes that informed consent
is more than simply getting a patient to sign a written
consent form. It is a
process of communication between a patient and physician
that results in the patient's authorization or agreement to
undergo a specific medical intervention.
For additional guidance on informed consent, please
refer to the
informed consent recommendations listed below.
iMedConsent™
PE
The
iMedConsent™ PE application is an automated patient
communication and documentation tool that produces procedure-specific
consent forms, drawn from a comprehensive library of informed
consent documents, that detail the treatments contemplated
by individual patients. The iMedConsent™ PE application
also includes patient education documents, common forms for
use in the practice, information sheets for prescription and
over-the-counter medications, and an extensive image gallery
that allows the provider to annotate images and simplify complex
topics. The iMedConsent™ application is also available
in versions that meet the needs of hospitals
and large, multi-specialty group practices.
Special Offer for MedPro Policyholders
By special arrangement with
The Medical
Protective Company, the iMedConsent™ PE
application is available to MedPro Policyholders at a 30% discount.
The discount will apply both to new orders and to annual subscription
renewal rates. Discounts to be computed automatically at the
time of purchase.
- List
Price: $695.00 (Year 1 - single physician) MedPro
Policyholder
Price: $486.50
- List
Price: $295.00 (Annual content renewal) MedPro
Policyholder Price:
$206.50
A
free
30-day evaluation of the iMedConsent™ PE application
is available.
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Product Features
iMedConsent™ PE assists physicians in solo or small
group practice in standardizing and automating the informed consent
process and other important disclosures.
Standard
features of iMedConsent™ PE include:
- Comprehensive
content library in English and Spanish for
a single specialty updated quarterly via web-based updates.
- Includes
network configuration capability.
For over 10
years the iMedConsent™ PE application or its precursor
versions has been the standard of care for informed consent for
thousands of physicians. Many of those providers have volunteered
testimonials.
Product
brochure (requires adobe
acrobat)
Informed Consent Recommendations
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Informed consent is more than a signature on a form; it is a
process that defines the expectations and responsibilities
of the physician and patient.
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The informed consent process should occur well in advance of the
treatment or procedure – preferably in the physician’s office
and not in the pre-operative holding area.
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The informed consent process should include a thorough
discussion of all significant risks (including death),
anticipated benefits, and alternatives to treatment, explained
in language the patient can understand.
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Anesthesia risks should be addressed as separate issues, with
the specific risks, anticipated benefits and alternatives
explained.
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The patient has a right to refuse any or all parts of the
proposed treatment or procedure.
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The informed consent process should always be recorded as a note
in the patient record, in addition to inclusion of the signed
consent form. That
note should include an assessment of the patient’s
understanding.
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While the physician’s staff may assist with aspects of patient
education, the actual achievement of consent to treatment is the
physician’s non-delegable duty.
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Written materials, models, pictures and videos may be used to
facilitate the informed consent process.
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The patient should receive a copy of any informed consent forms
after she/he signs them.
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Ensure the patient is competent to provide meaningful consent to
treatment, including being adequately “health literate.”
If the patient is not competent, the patient’s legal
surrogate must provide consent.
The relationship of the surrogate to the patient should
be noted on both the consent form and in the note.
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If a translator assists with the informed consent process, his
or her name and role should be documented on both the consent
form and in the note.
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