• Preconditions
  • Competency
  • Voluntariness
• Disclosure of key facts
  • Diagnosis
  • Proposed treatment or procedure
  • Alternate treatment options (medical, surgical)
  • Risks/benefits of proposed treatment & alternatives
    • Common complications
    • Rare but major complications
  • Risks of refusing treatment
• Other disclosures if applicable
  • Role of residents & medical students
  • Anticipated additional procedures
  • Financial conflicts