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Requirements of Informed Consent

In order to provide services or perform procedures in the health care environment, informed consent is critical for protecting the organization from potential litigation. What are the mandatory requirements of securing consent and how are they best documented? What strategies must the organization employ to secure informed consent? Why?

Response Guidelines

Respond to the posts of two peers. Responses to this discussion question should be approximately 250 to 300 words, with any supporting references in APA format. Explain strategies identified by your peers that you also employ at your organization. Do these approaches protect the organization from potential litigation?