assessment of decisional capacity

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Introduction

Assessment of decisional capacity evaluates the patient's ability to make informed consent.

Key elements for decision-making capacity:

  • demonstrate understanding of the proposed treatment & alternatives
  • demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of various options
  • be able to communicate the decisions
  • reasonably explain rationale for choosing particular option

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sessums LL et al. Does this patient have medical decision-making capacity? JAMA 2011 Jul 27; 306:420. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21791691