Thank you for writing this, including the part where you disagreed with the patient’s choice! It’s so “obvious” how ridiculous typical methods for informed consent are, yet I never thought about how easily it could be rectified. Your suggestions are spot-on sensible.
Thank you so much Carol! I'm certainly not claiming to have all of the answers but I do believe that there are some simple steps that could be taken in the right direction. The biggest change that is needed is in hearts and minds of the "experts" Once everyone recognizes that the experts are there to help and advise, but the patient is really the boss because they are the one who has to decide and live with the consequences, the pieces just fall in place.
Yes! That is coercive behavior by any definition. Patients often believe that they can’t be treated emergently unless they agree to pay whatever horrific price the hospital decides to charge them. So they sign. It’s all just so gross.
Thank you Tiffany - in California, school districts, county health, behavioral health and continuum of care leaders are changing behaviors and attitudes - starting with themselves - checking forms, procedures etc to ensure non-pharmacological alternatives are built into the system as a consideration: here's a teaser link - https://youtu.be/G-DCyI3Mf2s
***WARNING*** THE STATE OF TENNESSEE JUST MAIMED AND TORTURED A CONVICTED FELON...****WARNING****THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS MAIMED AND TORTURED AN INNOCENT DISABLED SENIOR**MASS SUP COURT DOCKET 2477CV00613***
Thank you for writing this, including the part where you disagreed with the patient’s choice! It’s so “obvious” how ridiculous typical methods for informed consent are, yet I never thought about how easily it could be rectified. Your suggestions are spot-on sensible.
Thank you so much Carol! I'm certainly not claiming to have all of the answers but I do believe that there are some simple steps that could be taken in the right direction. The biggest change that is needed is in hearts and minds of the "experts" Once everyone recognizes that the experts are there to help and advise, but the patient is really the boss because they are the one who has to decide and live with the consequences, the pieces just fall in place.
How is it legal to make patients sign something before being rushed into the emergency room? That has always struck me as so wrong.
Totally agree. I hate it when they hand you the clipboard or ipad to sign immediately before a procedure you had an appointment for. 🙄
Hope you get better soon.
Yes! That is coercive behavior by any definition. Patients often believe that they can’t be treated emergently unless they agree to pay whatever horrific price the hospital decides to charge them. So they sign. It’s all just so gross.
Exactly
Thanks for this, Tiff. Your post was insightful, truthful and thought provoking.
Thank you so much for reading. I’ve been Trying to get back in the groove and this topic is near and dear to my heart
Thank you Tiffany - in California, school districts, county health, behavioral health and continuum of care leaders are changing behaviors and attitudes - starting with themselves - checking forms, procedures etc to ensure non-pharmacological alternatives are built into the system as a consideration: here's a teaser link - https://youtu.be/G-DCyI3Mf2s
Happy to hear that! Would not expect California, the King of all Mandates, to be leaning into patient choice and autonomy. I'll have to check it out.
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Thank you!
This is a very interesting article considering not 1 single patient receiving untested peptides has ever been informed.
***WARNING*** THE STATE OF TENNESSEE JUST MAIMED AND TORTURED A CONVICTED FELON...****WARNING****THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS MAIMED AND TORTURED AN INNOCENT DISABLED SENIOR**MASS SUP COURT DOCKET 2477CV00613***