Mrs. Rivera is a 65-year-old woman with early onset dementia who has been suffering from abdominal pain and blood in her stool (bowel movement). She is at a local outpatient endoscopy center preparing for a routine colonoscopy. She has said her goodbyes to her family, been prepped, medicated, and is now waiting to go into the surgical suite. While on the stretcher she is approached by a member of the medical team requesting her to sign consent for the procedure. Ms. A replies she can’t see very well as her glasses have been placed in a locker along with her belongings. She signs the forms and awaits her procedure.

Write a paper in which you need to Discuss the following:

• What issues do you see with the above scenario?

• What possible Ethical and legal consequences could occur?

• Discuss the procedure for obtaining informed consent

• As a healthcare professional what would you do if in this situation?

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There are very many issues involved in this case For instance Mrs Rivera has early onset dementia wh... View the full answer