Old deaf man???

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hi everyone, I have a question to All NURSES: In the hospital if someone is deaf and also dont know how to speak standard sign language, plus dont know how to write or read. If that old man comes to a hospital because he needs to be treated for heart disease or something that is importand. If the cardiologist hand the nurse a special procedures consent form and tells her to get the old man to put an X on the signature line so that the test can be performed. what are the ethical issues involved with the cardiolagist's request of the nurse to get the client to sign the consent form??and also what would be the best way for the nurse to resolve this situation?? (no wife or kids) Thank you.

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The docs should be the one doing informed consents...

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There really isn't. Just remember "Do no harm." If everything is well intended, I don't foresee any ethical issues in providing appropriate treatment. All hospitals have social workers who can help you answer this question. If you mean to ask how do you properly communicate with him, use picture messages to show him. Your question implies that despite being deaf, illiterate, and alone that the patient is cognitively able to understand what is going on. Unfortunately, the chance of this happening is low. You're more likely to get a patient that is deaf, illiterate, and not cognitively able to even know what's going on.

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I assume this is a homework assignment.

Why don't you start by telling us what your textbook (and teacher) have taught you about informed consents. What is required for a consent to be "informed." etc.

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I assume this is a homework assignment.

Why don't you start by telling us what your textbook (and teacher) have taught you about informed consents. What is required for a consent to be "informed." etc.

Agreed. Are you even a student? I don't consider myself to be a grammar police by any stretch of the imagination, but the OP's post leaves much to be desired.

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Agreed. Are you even a student? I don't consider myself to be a grammar police by any stretch of the imagination, but the OP's post leaves much to be desired.

Based on this person's other posts, they are an ESL student.

To OP-A nurse shouldn't be getting informed consent. If you need homework help there are forums available. Try there and I'm sure you'll get great assistance. :D

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