February 18, 2016
Joint Commission publishes Quick Safety on informed consent
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission on February 11 published it’s latest Quick Safety newsletter, which focuses on informed consent.
Implementing an effective informed consent process poses numerous challenges, and frequently patients do not understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives involved in their treatment or surgical procedures, the Joint Commission says.
In the Quick Safety, the Joint Commission lists barriers to understanding and safety actions to consider.
Joint Commission Online Weekly Newsletter
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