Obtaining informed consent is a fundamental ethical and legal responsibility, requiring physicians to clearly communicate diagnoses and treatment options including their risks, benefits, and alternatives in a manner sensitive to patient preferences and values. This educational activity examines the complexities of informed consent through a case study and discussion including evaluating when and how to provide information, differentiating between verbal and written consent, and navigating emergencies and surrogate decision-making. Participants will analyze ethical principles guiding informed consent and apply them to clinical scenarios. By understanding informed consent as a continuous dialogue rather than a one-time transaction, clinicians will strengthen patient-physician relationships, enhance shared decision-making, and uphold patient autonomy even in challenging situations involving urgent medical interventions or loss of decision-making capacity.
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- Journal-based
- includes Article / monograph / reference
- includes Case study / clinical scenario
- Credit · Up to 0.25 credits
- MOC · Up to 0.25 points
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ReleasedMar 10, 2026
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Last day to claim creditMar 11, 2029 2 years left
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American Medical Association Obtaining Consent in Special Situations: Informed Consent and Decision Making
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American Medical Association Patients Who Cannot Give Informed Consent: Informed Consent and Decision Making
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American Medical Association Informed Consent and Decision Making: The Informed Consent Process
