Assignment: Legal Aspects of Healthcare
Length: 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?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.