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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

1. Identify what constitutes Informed Consent, and the Ethical principles it is based on

2. Differentiate between decisional capacity and competency

3. Discuss and incorporate new legislative updates about consent for patients lacking decisional capacity

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Alfred Levy, MD has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies who primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURE: Jennifer Zimmer, MD and Jamie Davidson have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit

For assistance please contact Jamie Davidson at [email protected]