Informed consent is a process by which the signed
consent form is the conclusion of the process.
The client’s practitioner has explained
to the client:
a. the nature of the client's desired procedure
b. the proposed procedure
c. the alternatives to the proposed procedure
d. the risks and complications associated with
each
Who may consent to treatment?
The client may consent (sign) for herself (himself) when:
he/she is mentally competent and is over the age of 18.
Responsibility for Obtaining Consent
The professional cannot delegate his/her responsibility
for obtaining informed consent before beginning treatment.
Procedure For Which Consent Should Be
Obtained
Skin tests
Photographic release
All micropigmentation procedures
Once a consent is completed, no other procedure
may be added. A second consent form should be completed specifying
any procedure not included. If the client has told the practitioner
he/she desires further unspecified procedure, the practitioner should
write a statement in the progress notes stating the client desires
to have (name of procedure).
