NU-646 Week 3 Discussion 1: Exploring Informed Consent

Initial Post

In your initial post, address the following:

• What is the purpose of informed consent?
• What are the main components of informed consent?
• Research psychiatric mental health/psychotherapy/and or counseling clinics and practices online. Share your findings with the class. Post an example of the informed consent forms offered either on the website or in pdf format. If there is a link to the informed consent document, post that as well.

Reply Posts

Reply to at least two of your classmates. In your reply posts, you should compare and contrast your own viewpoints to your peer’s post.

Your response should include evidence-based research to support your statements using proper citations and APA format.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. Students are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria that exceed expectations.

SOLUTION

Hello professor and class,

The main purpose of informed consent is to protect the patient while also developing trust with care providers by providing mutual understanding. It as well reduces risks for both parties. With effective communication regarding options and risks, patients can make informed decisions that are optimal for them. For informed consent to be effective, it has to allow patients to make rational decisions, implying that care providers should offer sufficient information, and give…………………………………$5