Clinico-legal aspects of informed consent and NABH accreditation: A review
Jayant J. Phadke , Anuja A. Wadadekar
1 Professor and HOD , 2 Assistant Professor , 1,2 Department of Agadtantra
1,2PDEA”s College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Nigdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India-411044
Corresponding Author: Jayant J. Phadke
E-mail: jayantphadke10@gmail.com
Submission: 29.07.2021 Acceptance: 12.08.2021 Publication: 31.08.2021
https://www.doi.org/10.63778/PDEASIJRAAS-ARJCPL/2021_729
Abstract: National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has partnered with Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA). Entry level certification of hospitals has been made mandatory to hospitals providing cashless insurance facility in their premises. High quality of care and patient safety is ensured by NABH. Standard 4 of chapter 4 of NABH standards is, “Informed consent is obtained from the patient or family about their care”. To fulfill this standard 5 objective elements are prescribed, out of which 3 belongs to “Core Category”. Assessment of core category objectives is mandatory at all levels of assessment. Informed consent should be obtained from the patient or family all specified procedures/care. Risks, benefits and alternatives are the key components of information which should be included in this document. Patients and families have a right to get information and education about their healthcare needs. NABH standards have given emphasis on the development of effective patient-centered communication by the organization. Communication is a key in prevention of many negligence suits.