Phlebotomy Exam Prep 71, Informed Consent and Refusal

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Implied consent is sufficient for routine venipuncture and is demonstrated by a patient's actions, such as extending their arm. - Explicit consent, either verbal or written, is mandatory for more invasive procedures like an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) draw or blood donation. - A competent patient has the absolute right to r...