Describe at least three steps health care providers can take in order to ensure patients understand their care as well as prepare them to give acceptable consent for the procedure.

When
examining the communication between a medical professional and a
patient, it is important to see a real-world example of what that
communication looks like. Please examine the example of a basic
patient informed consent form for the common surgical procedure of
gallbladder removal entitled, “Cholecystectomy
Consent Form,” located in your readings for this topic and
answer the following questions in a paper of 1,000-1,200 words:

Based
on what you have learned about the Patients’ Bill of Rights and
autonomy, do you believe this basic patient consent form adequately
informs patients of their medical rights? Explain your answer in
detail and use a reference for support.

Would
the basic consent form for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy be
understood by the average person in the United States with a reading
ability of a typical 8th grader? Explain your answer.

Describe
at least three steps health care providers can take in order to
ensure patients understand their care as well as prepare them to
give acceptable consent for the procedure.

Discuss
the patient’s right to terminate care with a health care
professional. Identify the steps a patient would take to terminate
care. Explain the ethical components that would take place in that
process.
Include
at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed references from the GCU
Library to support your positions.

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