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10. Describe the importance of making informed decisions and identify consequences.

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Informed decision are those decision that involves a two way communication/discussion with your healthcare personal before you undergo any medical test or treatment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of making informed decision includes understanding the risk and benefits involved in a treatment and also exploring the alternatives for the treatment if available.

The informed decision making process protects the right of informed consent or refusal of a patient .

Usually the BRAIN approach is used in making informed decision

  • B stands for Benefits: Understanding the benefit of a treatment.
  • Risks:What are the possible risk involved in the treatment.
  • Alternative: Understating what alternative treatments are available.
  • Instinct/Intuition: What is your inner voice telling you
  • No or Now:Asking questions like what if the treatment is not taken right know,understanding the possible consequences.

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