The Law: Research and report on the following elements of Informed Consent: History of Informed Consent in research [Hints: Be sure to mention the Nuremberg Code, Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and the Common Rule of the Ethics Committee - formerly called the Bioethics Commission]. History of Informed Consent for medical treatment and surgery [Hint: Be sure to mention assault and battery and English Common Law]. Definition of The Doctrine of Informed Consent Purpose of Informed Consent Components that make up a valid and useful Informed Consent o i.e. What "parts" must exist for it to be considered an 'informed' consent? The difference between expressed and implied consent o Give an example of each type Describe procedures for which state laws require a "signed" informed consent Describe the "reasonable patient standard" (also called "the prudent person rule"). Describe the benefits of informed consent for the patient Describe the benefits of informed consent for the provider Describe the legal implications if the provider fails to get informed consent before performing the treatment/surgery. Be specific - don't just tell me they'll be charged with malpractice. Describe who can give, refuse, or withdraw consent; don't say "anyone" because that's not true. Be specific. o Describe any exceptions to who can give, refuse, or withdraw consent. Describe any circumstances in which informed consent is not required Describe one realistic scenario involving a task a MEDICAL ASSISTANT might actual perform, where you might need to obtain consent. Explain how exactly you would obtain that consent.