ACR–ARS PRACTICE PARAMETER ON INFORMED CONSENT – RADIATION ONCOLOGY

PREAMBLE

INTRODUCTION

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INDICATIONS

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

Physician

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

Other Health Care Professionals

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

Witnesses

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

Interpreters

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

Patient’s Legal Representative

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT

Standard Procedure

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT

Special Circumstances

DOCUMENTATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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