True consent requires an understanding of decisions-and their consequences. With sensitivity, it's possible to respect a patient's autonomy while acknowledging limitations in her mental state.
Clair Kaplan, RN/MSN, APRN (WHNP), MHS, MT (ASCP)
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MS. KAPLAN is Assistant Professor, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Conn., and Director of Women's Healthcare Services at Cedarcrest Hospital, Newington, Conn.
Articles by Clair Kaplan, RN/MSN, APRN (WHNP), MHS, MT (ASCP)
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