The nurse discusses the patient's condition on the phone with the patient's brother. On learning this, the patient is upset, saying he has not spoken with his brother for years and does not want his brother to know anything about his condition.
The nurse has
a. slandered the patient.
b. committed a felony.
c. breached confidentiality.
d. assaulted the patient.
Question 2
The term used to describe a competent patient's agreement to have a surgical procedure after the physician explains the procedure, the desired outcome, possible complications, and possible alternative treatment is
a. statute.
b. competency.
c. informed consent.
d. standard of care.
Patient Teaching
Building competency in patient centered care
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
Patient health history form.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).