Assignment:
Informed consent is the communication process involving a health care provider and a patient. In this process, both parties have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange relevant information related to the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Informed consent can be used in clinical practice or clinical research. However, the process is only effective if both parties actively participate and share the responsibility for the accurate exchange of information.
Health care providers have not only an ethical obligation but also a legal duty to obtain informed consent from their patients. The patient, representative, or a family member must be given as many opportunities as needed to understand any medical procedure or treatment the patient will receive and to have all questions answered before any treatments and procedures.
Take a "for" or "against" position on one of these statements: 1) An adult patient has the right to refuse a medical treatment or procedure even if it means death. 2) Staff members should be able to intervene if they feel the patient can benefit from treatment.
Please provide references.
Your answer must be in 250 words, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.