Lec 7- Law: informed consent

Question 1

What is a right?

Answer 1

Any advantage or benefit conferred upon a person by a rule of law

• rights
• liberties
• powers
• immunities

Question 2

What is the HDC code for?

Answer 2

To promote and protect the rights of health consumers and disability services consumers

Question 3

Ten rights of consumers and the duties

of providers

Answer 3

1. right to be treated with respect
2. right to freedom from discrimination and harassment
3. right to dignity and independence
4. right to services of an appropriate standard
5. right to effective communication
6. right to be fully informed
7. right to make an informed choice and give informed consent
8. right to support
9. rights in respect of teaching or research
10. right to complain

Question 4

What does choice mean? a decision to:

Answer 4

1. receive services
2. Refuse services
3. withdraw consent to services