Ask for and log patient consent

Ask and log

1. 1

   Step 1: Start the encounter and continue to Consent.

2. 2

   Step 2: Read the consent script for the patient's country aloud, or copy the version in the patient's language for them to read.

3. 3

   Step 3: Log how the patient answered. If they object, recording stays off for this encounter.

4. 4

   Step 4: The answer, how it was given and when are kept with the encounter.

Good to know

• Consent is asked in every country, including the US.
• Your practice can replace the default script with its own approved version.
• When you don't share a language with the patient, use a professional interpreter for consent.