Informed Consent Case Study

Hoffman V Radiologist
Informed consent is a form which the patient signs stating he or she understands the procedure in which the physician will perform. In order for a patient to sign this consent, he/she must be competent, aware, fully educated on the procedure, have understanding of risks involved, and be over the age of eighteen. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman went to the hospital where Mrs. Hoffman was admitted for an arteriogram. Mrs. Hoffman has an early onset of Alzheimer’s and Mr. Hoffman is in a frantic state. Mr. Hoffman is an individual whom could be considered competent but because he is in a state of panic and is most likely not thinking straight, he more than likely is not competent enough at this time to fill out an informed consent. Mrs. Hoffman is not considered competent enough to fill out an informed consent and understand the depths of the procedure the doctor wants to perform due to her onset of Alzheimer’s as her levels of understanding fluctuate. …show more content…
Dr. Lina is the physician who was chosen to work the shift the Mrs. Hoffman was in the hospital and would be performing her angiogram. Dr. Lina did receive consent from Mrs. Hoffman and explained the procedure, complications, and risks to her for an angiogram but did not obtain consent for any other procedure. Although angiograms are performed to determine if an angioplasty is needed, there was no informed consent in regards to another procedure nor was the original consent valid due to Mrs. Hoffman’s competency. The family should have been notified of the condition and what was needed. Unfortunately, the accident that occurred with the Down family on the way in to the hospital caused a delay in getting to Mrs. Hoffman’s room and had to have medical treatment prior to attending to Mrs. Hoffman’s