National Health Care Ethics Policy
The National Center for Ethics in Health Care (NCEHC) is responsible for developing several VHA policies in health care ethics, noted below. In addition, the NCEHC assists other program offices in the development of national VHA policies that have ethical implications.
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VHA Directive 1004 National Center for Ethics in Health Care ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
VHA Handbook 1004.01 Informed Consent for Clinical Treatments & Procedures ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
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Power Point presentation - Revisions to Informed Consent policy ![download PowerPoint file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/ms-ppt.jpg)
Fact Sheet on the revised informed consent policy ![download Word file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/ms-word.jpg)
VHA Handbook 1004.02 Advance Care Planning and Management of Advance Directives ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
VA Form 10-0137 VA Advance Directive - Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
VA 10-0137A Your Rights Regarding Advance Directives ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
VA 10-0137B What You Should Know About Advance Directives ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
Advance care planning worksheets updated August 2011: Mental Health Treatment Preferences and Who to Contact ![download Word file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/ms-word.jpg)
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VHA Handbook 1004.3 Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Protocols within the Department of Veterans Affairs ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
Other resources related to this VHA Handbook may be found here.
VHA Handbook 1004.04 State-Authorized Portable Orders
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VHA Handbook 1004.05 iMedConsent ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
VHA Handbook 1004.06 IntegratedEthics ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
IE Handbook Frequently Asked Questions ![download Word file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/ms-word.jpg)
VHA Handbook 1004.07 Financial Relationships Between VHA Health Care Professionals and Industry ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
Fact Sheet and
Frequently Asked Questions ![download Word file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/ms-word.jpg)
Verbal disclosure - script for chair and information for members ![download Word file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/ms-word.jpg)
VHA Handbook 1004.08 Disclosure of Adverse Events to Patients ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
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IL 10-2010-02 January 13, 2010 Intimidating and Disruptive Behaviors That Undermine a Culture of Patient Safety ![download PDF file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214115107im_/http://www.ethics.va.gov/images/pdficon.jpg)
The NCEHC collaborated with 13, 10X, 10N, 108, 10A2, 02, 10Q, OMI, and HRA on this Information Letter. At this time there is no published handbook or directive on this subject. However, the Information Letter contains information on several relevant VA resources available to VHA leaders and managers.
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