Describe how the information you received did or did not meet the standards of informed consent

Discuss a patient’s right to an informed consent by reflecting on a time when you or a family member were asked to provide consent for a procedure (i.e., consent for a surgical procedure, consent for a diagnostic procedure, consent for vaccination, or consent for a dental procedure). Based on the facts surrounding the event and what you’ve learned regarding informed consent, explain why you believe the consent was or was not a proper consent.

Describe how the information you received did or did not meet the standards of informed consent.

Describe the measures taken by the health care providers working with you or your family member to ensure that you were fully informed.

What more could have been done to ensure informed consent was achieved?