Documentation of Capacity Assessment and Subsequent Consent in Patients Identified With Delirium

ConclusionsWhile impaired decision-making was indicated, the review was unable to indicate what patient characteristics flag the need for capacity assessment. Documentation relating to consent processes (whether patient or substitute) appeared deficient for this cohort.
Source: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
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