Module Objectives:

1. Display an understanding of what information needs to be given to the patient ( or a legal surrogate) for a consent to qualify as informed consent.

2. Display an awareness answer of the difficulties inherent in decisions to forgo life sustaining treatments in minors and incompetent adults.

3. Display an understanding of the difference between standards for exemption from federal income taxation and standards for exemption from state property (ad valorem) taxes.

4. Display an understanding of the meaning "for charitable purposes."

Discussion Questions:

Most states now apply which standard to providing an informed consent?

If you were the Florida Supreme Court would you have decided the Bush vs. Schiavo case differently? Yes or no, stating your reason(s) for your position.

Do you agree with charitable hospitals being exempt from property taxes if they meet certain state established criteria? Yes or No, stating your reason(s) for your position.