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Published on: November 26, 2015
[Informed consent]
C R Rodríguez1, E González Parra, A Martínez Castelao
1Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real, Cádiz.
Abstract:
- Basic law 41/2002 on patient autonomy regulates the rights and obligations of patients, users and professionals, as well as those of public and private health care centers and services. This regulation refers to patient autonomy, the right to information and essential clinical documentation. - This law establishes the minimum requirements for the information the patient should receive and the decision making in which the patient should take part. Diagnostic tests are performed and therapeutic decisions are taken in the ACKD unit in which patient information is an essential and mandatory requirement according to this law.
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