“INFORMED CONSENT: THE

RIGHT OF DYING PATIENT AND

THE RIGHT OF THE FAMILY”
By: Ericca U. Sali
Informed Consent
•In a healthcare setting, informed
consent allows you to participate in your
own medical care. It enables you to
decide which treatments you do or do
not want to receive.
Informed Consent
•Informed consent creates trust between
doctor and patient by ensuring good
understanding. It also reduces the risk
for both patient and doctor.
THE RIGHT OF DYING AND
RIGHT OF THE FAMILY
• To be treated as a living human being until death.
• To maintain a sense of hopefulness, however changing its
focus may be.
• To be cared for by those who can maintain a sense of
hopefulness, however changing this might be.
• To express feelings and emotions about approaching death in
your own way.
• To participate in decisions concerning your care.
THE RIGHT OF DYING AND RIGHT OF
THE FAMILY
• To expect continuing medical and nursing attention even
though “cure” goals have been changed to “comfort”
goals.Not to die alone.
• To be free from pain.
• To have your questions answered honestly.
• Not to be deceived.
• To have help accepting death.
• To die in peace and dignity.
THE RIGHT OF DYING AND RIGHT OF
THE FAMILY
• To retain individuality and not be judged for decisions that
may be contrary to the beliefs of others.
• To discuss and enlarge religious and/or spiritual experiences.
• To expect that the sanctity of the human body will be
respected after death.
• To be cared for by caring, sensitive, knowledgeable people
who will attempt to understand your needs.
Quiz
• PART I
1. It allows you to participate in your own medical care.
2.Informed consent creates trust between? ______ &
________?
• Part II
Give 5 rights of dying
“END”
“Thank You”