Discussion Board.

Discussion Board Paper Student’s Name Institution Course # and Name Professor’s Name Submission Date Informed Consent The informed consent process ensures clients have comprehensive information about their medical treatment, potential risks, and alternatives. Awareness of these basics allows them to make a voluntary agreement on whether to proceed or not. Nurses are legally obligated to verify that the patient or their legal representative has signed the consent form, all discussions on informed consent are accurately documented, and the patient has the final say in any medical procedure. Nurses are also ethically obligated to respect patients' right to autonomy, benevolence, and non-maleficence and ensure that the patient receives unbiased information (Varkey, 2021). Since nurses are in more contact with clients than any other healthcare profession, they can educate patients on informed consent, assess their understanding, and support decision-making. Vanessa Smith’s Case The conflicting wishes of Vanessa Smith’s estranged husband and her daughter regarding life-saving ...