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January 2024

RCEM Learning

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Importance of Informed Consent in Emergency Medical Procedures

This chapter delves into the significance of obtaining consent from patients for medical procedures, highlighting differences between planned and urgent procedures. It emphasizes the role of individual clinician performance, patient confirmation, and categorizing procedures like minor and major. The discussion includes challenges with consent in sedated patients, specific scenarios like shoulder dislocation, and the importance of safety measures and communication protocols during procedures.

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