Capacity and Consent - Saskatchewan

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ARCHIVE - This policy is based upon two principles: 1. Physicians are required to provide patients with relevant information in order to allow their patient to decide whether they will agree to a proposed treatment; and 2. Patients who have the capacity to consent will exercise their autonomy by making informed decisions about their health care. Obtaining informed consent before providing treatment is an ethical requirement:

Capacity and Consent - Saskatchewan

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https://www.cps.sk.ca/imis/CPSS/CPSS/Legislation__ByLaws__Policies_and_Guidelines/Legislation_Content/Policies_and_Guidelines_Content/Informed_Consent_and_Determining_Capacity_to_Consent.aspx Open link to NICE Information Tool >

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cps.sk.ca

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