Embedding Ethics Into Decision-Making Capacity Assessment:An EHR-Enabled Systemwide Approach

The authors aim to address the integration of ethics into decision-making capacity (DMC) assessments in healthcare, which is often overlooked in existing literature. They propose a practical framework that incorporates ethical considerations and provides tools for implementation within electronic health records, emphasizing the importance of patient consent, participation, and the role of the responsible practitioner in conducting assessments.