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Fundamentals Review
Station 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Informed consent | Required for invasive procedures. includes full explanation |
| Oral/Verbal consent | Routine exams, no explanation of procedure |
| Implied consent | Used in emergencies, the patient would sign if they could |
| Inadequate consent | Patient was NOT fully informed but signed consent anyway |
| ASRT | Wrote the Practice Standards, supports the profession |
| ARRT | Nationally certifies imaging professionals in each modality through examination |
| Medicare | For those 65 or older, on social security, permanently disabled workers, or have end-stage renal disease |
| JRCERT | Ensures radiology programs provide the knowledge and skills regarding quality patient care standards |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) | Requires health care organizations meet performance standards |