Legal Aspects of Healthcare / 3-4 sentences for each question
1. Explain the differences between express and implied consent. Which type is more legally sound? Are express consents given by patients? If so, give an example.
2. Explain the different types of advance directives and the pros and cons of each.
3. If you were undergoing an invasive medical procedure, what information would you want to know prior to giving (or not giving) your consent?
4. Discuss situations in which minors may be legally permitted to consent to their own medical treatment. Should they be permitted to make their own treatment decisions in theses cases?
5. How does a durable power of attorney for healhcare decisions (DPOA-HCD) differ from a POA or DPOA?