Question 8 · LEK · Consent and treatment without consent
What measures should the doctor take while examining the patient or providing them with other medical services without the patient’s consent (due to their poor health condition or age)?
- A. they should inform the head of hospital department.
- B. they should inform the hospital director.
- C. doctor does not have any particular obligations in this case.
- D. they should obtain the consent of the guardianship court.
- E. they should register such activities in the patient’s medical records and, if possible, consult their actions with another doctor.
Hint
Think of what the Act on the Professions of Physician and Dentist requires in terms of documentation and professional consultation when acting without consent.
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