Can RNs obtain the first initial informed consent/authorization for dialysis treatment from the patient?
The RN may obtain patients informed consent or may witness the patient giving informed consent for the dialysis treatment per Declaratory Ruling 2006-2 Re: Licensed nurse (RN and LPN) Obtaining the Patients Informed Consent; or Witnessing the Patient Giving Informed Consent for an Operative or Invasive Procedure or Treatment or Diagnostic Treatment; or Obtaining a Patients Consent to Participate in a Research Study.
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