CAPACITY-STEP 1. UNDERSTANDING
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SUMMARY
1. Ask the patient to summarise the info provided about the treatment.
2. Ask specifically about risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences of not treating.
3. Ask the patient to repeat again after a delay: to assess recall.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
