Explain the process of informed consent please?

Informing the pt: Informed consent is exactly what it sounds like- the process of explaining what a procedure is expected to accomplish, the details of how it will accomplish the expected outcome and any risks to the procedure. It's a give and take which should be done in a language the patient can understand. It should allow the patient to ask questions until satisfied s/he understands and can consent.

A dilemma: A nervous patient needing an extraction wants to know exactly what is about to happen. He obviously has elevated BP due to nervousness, I am about to raise it even more with the anesthesia (epi). Do i really need to explain the details of how i will cut the gums and bone and the inherent dangers? Will this not increase the risks to him & what will it accomplish? There's no real alternative tx!

Info, choice: Doctors give you information about a particular treatment or test in order for you to decide whether or not you wish to undergo such treatment or test. This process of understanding the risks & benefits of treatment is known as informed consent. It is based on the moral & legal premise of patient autonomy-the patient has the right to make decisions about their health and medical conditions.