Question

Mrs. Davis is preparing to undergo hernia repair surgery at deaconess hospital. Who is responsible for obtaining mrs. Davis's consent for this procedure?

Answer 1

The surgeon is responsible for obtaining Mrs. Davis's consent for this procedure.  

A patient’s consent is a basic patient’s right which may be informed or voluntary. A patient’s consent involves a patient’s understanding of what the health care provider is proposing to do, whether the proposal is a major or minor surgery, the likely side effects or risks, the nature and reason of the treatment, and the expected benefits that are involved.