CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services & CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

Q12.In your role working with clients, it is always important to gain informed consent whenever you want to provide support. This means that the person receiving care knows the risks and benefits associated with that support. Which of the following are considerations regarding informed consent? There are two correct choices.

a) Is the client able to make their own healthcare decisions?

b) Should you consult the client before gaining informed consent?

c) Should consent be obtained in writing?

d) Has consent been given in the past? If so, it does not need to be given again.