Patient Informed Consent for IV Infusion: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
With the rising demand for IV infusion therapy, maintaining high standards of care is crucial. Informed consent is an essential protocol, ensuring patients understand the risks and benefits of IV therapy. According to the AMA, informed consent involves communication between patient and provider, resulting in patient agreement to the treatment. The four principles of informed consent are patient capacity, disclosure of treatment information, patient comprehension, and voluntary consent. Providers should maintain thorough patient records for compliance.
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