Decisional capacity in patients with acute delirium. A Rawlsian approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.872
Abstract: Delirium is characterized by a temporary, usually reversible, cause of mental alteration; it can occur at any age, but affect most often the elderly. Delirium patients may also present acute psychotic episodes, which might make… read more here.
Keywords: decisional capacity; patients acute; capacity patients; acute delirium ... See more keywords
Guide to Considering Nonpsychiatric Medical Intervention Over Objection for the Patient Without Decisional Capacity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.04.005
Abstract: A considerable percentage of medical inpatients are communicative but lack decisional capacity. These patients also often lack surrogates, particularly when they are homeless, elderly, mentally ill, or substance users. Caring for such patients often raises… read more here.
Keywords: decisional capacity; capacity; considering nonpsychiatric; nonpsychiatric medical ... See more keywords
Determinants of Capacity to Consent to Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2016.1197352
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: Investigators conducting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research need to consider participants’ capacity to consent. Cognitive functioning is a significant predictor of decisional capacity, but there is a dearth of information on the influence of… read more here.
Keywords: research; decisional capacity; capacity; capacity consent ... See more keywords
Multimedia Aided Consent for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1373177
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: Optimizing the research consent process simultaneously fosters respect for autonomy and protection of those with diminished capacity for autonomy. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an enhanced research consent procedure, employing multimedia disclosure… read more here.
Keywords: alzheimer disease; research; consent; decisional capacity ... See more keywords
Importance of decisional capacity tools in obtaining informed consent in clinical settings.
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DOI: 10.1111/bioe.13121
Abstract: Informed consent represents a specific protocol for obtaining consent from a fully informed human subject to take part in clinical research. Still, informed consent is not only required for clinical trials but it also represents… read more here.
Keywords: informed consent; importance decisional; capacity; decisional capacity ... See more keywords
Racial Disparities in Psychiatric Decisional Capacity Consultations.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100685
Abstract: OBJECTIVE In this study, the authors examined potential disparities and biases in the placement and outcomes of decisional capacity evaluations across races, controlling for patient characteristics. METHODS The authors reviewed 181 patient decisional capacity consultations… read more here.
Keywords: capacity consultations; racial disparities; capacity; psychiatric decisional ... See more keywords
Measures of Shared Decision Making for People With Mental Disorders and Limited Decisional Capacity: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202200018
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Shared decision making (SDM) is a health communication model to improve treatment decision making and is underused for people with mental health conditions and limited, impaired, or fluctuating decisional capacity. SDM measures are essential… read more here.
Keywords: limited decisional; health; decision making; decisional capacity ... See more keywords