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Soft Tissue Shoulder Disorders Care Pathway

Date of last update: September, 2024

2. Informed Consent

Informed consent must be:

  • Obtained prior to delivering any physical interaction (diagnostic testing or treatment) to the patient: Ensure that the patient is informed by outlining any planned examinations, treatments, or recommendations, and anticipated outcomes of those interactions. Provide the patient an opportunity to ask questions.

  • Voluntarily given: The patient should willingly provide consent without any form of coercion or other manipulative behavior. The patient should also understand that they can withdraw consent at any time.

  • Related to the patient’s condition and circumstances: The consent should be specific to the patient's current health condition and the particular circumstances surrounding their care.

  • Not obtained through fraud or misrepresentation: The process of obtaining consent must be honest and transparent, without any deceitful practices.

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