Obtaining informed consent should include

reading the consent form
explaining the risks, benefits, and alternatives of procedure
obtaining a patient’s signature on the consent form
reviewing preoperative and post-operative instructions with a patient
explaining anesthesia and its results, implications, and cautionary measures
describing the provider’s role in the explanation of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of informed consent.

Process/Skill Questions:

Who can give informed consent?
What circumstances would require another individual to consent for a patient (e.g., minors, disabilities, cognitive aptitude)?
Why may informed consent be given prior to anesthesia?
What are the legal ramifications of failing to acquire informed consent?