Information

Data about the managed care plan or government program of which the patient is a member or beneficiary such as the program or plan’s name and address, insured’s name, insured’s identification number, and group number and name.

Informed consent

The patient must acknowledge that he or she understands what choices are available, what the risks associated with each option are, and the information relayed. Informed consent is required before performing most invasive procedures and before admitting a patient to a research study. A signed permission document is obtained from a patient to perform a specific test or procedure.