Informed consent and capacity assessments for patient-centered care

Informed consent is an ethical and legal requirement that ensures patients’ freedom to agree to undergo a given procedure or treatment. Physicians play an important role in helping patients understand both diagnosis and the available treatment options. This webinar outlines the key elements of informed consent, the complexities surrounding capacity assessments, and essential medico-legal considerations for obtaining consent for physicians.

Learning objectives

1. Describe the essential elements of the consent discussion to ensure the patient is properly informed
2. Describe special considerations in informed consent
3. Identify best practices for documenting informed consent discussions
4. Identify challenges when determining capacity in special populations
5. Understand the function of Consent and Capacity Boards (Ontario) and recognize similar proceedings across the country

Credits

Asynchronous learning

You may claim 1 credit for watching the video of a CMPA webinar under Mainpro+® (Maintenance of Proficiency): Non-certified activities: Self-Learning: Online learning (videos, podcasts).

Any non‑certified activity is generally eligible for one non‑certified credit per hour. You are responsible for self‑reporting your learning activities. Keep a personal record of your participation. Certificates are only needed if requested by your College and can be provided upon request.

You may claim 0.5 credit for watching the video of a CMPA webinar under the Maintenance of Certification Program (MOC): Section 2: Self-Learning: Scanning (Podcasts, audio, video).

Recorded session

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