MEDICAL FREEDOM & INFORMED CONSENT

Youth Edition (Ages 12-17) • Truth Carriers 6Rs

Important

This workbook is for education only. It is not medical or legal advice. Always involve parents/guardians and qualified professionals for personal decisions.

Proverbs 18:13
"He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him."

What You'll Learn

What informed consent means
Questions to ask about any medical procedure
Basics of rights, transparency, and ethics
Biblical stewardship of health and conscience

How to Use (6Rs Method)

1. RECEIVE
Read carefully; note definitions.

2. REFLECT
Answer honestly; look up sources.

3. RECALL
Close the book; write the steps.

4. RECITE
Explain to family; practice calm wording.

5. REVIEW
Use the spaced-review table.

6. RESPOND
Apply: prepare questions, respect others.

Lesson 1: What Is Informed Consent?

Informed consent means you know the benefits, risks, options, and the right to say yes or no—before any medical action.

Four Parts: 1) Information, 2) Understanding, 3) Voluntary choice, 4) Ability to withdraw.

Quick Questions to Ask

What is this for? What does success look like?
What are common and serious risks? How likely?
What are alternatives? What if we wait?
How will benefits and side effects be tracked?

Multiple Choice

1. Informed consent requires:

○ A) Only signing a form ○ B) Knowing risks/benefits/options ○ C) Agreeing no matter what

2. If you do not understand, you should:

○ A) Stay silent ○ B) Ask for clearer answers ○ C) Walk out

True / False

○ T ○ F — You can ask for time to think before deciding.

○ T ○ F — Consent is valid even if you feel coerced.

Scripture Memory: James 1:5

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of Elohim... and it will be given."

Recall

List the four parts of informed consent.

Teach-Back

Explain informed consent to a family member in two minutes.

Person: Date:

Apply

Practice asking: "Can you explain the main risks and benefits?"
Write one question you would ask before any shot or procedure.

Lesson 2: Rights, Ethics, and History

Respecting people means no one is forced or tricked. History shows why these guardrails matter.

Ethical anchors (youth-friendly summary)

Voluntary: No coercion or punishment for saying no.
Disclosure: Share known risks and uncertainties.
Right to withdraw: You can stop at any time.
Proportionality: Benefit should outweigh risk.

Why It Matters

Past abuses (e.g., experiments without consent) led to modern rules. Knowing history helps you value honesty and transparency.

Multiple Choice

1. A voluntary choice means:

○ A) Deciding under threat ○ B) Deciding without pressure ○ C) Deciding with no information

2. Right to withdraw means:

○ A) You must finish no matter what ○ B) You can stop if you choose ○ C) Only doctors decide

True / False

○ T ○ F — Ethical rules exist because of past harm.

○ T ○ F — Transparency reduces fear and builds trust.

Recall

Write two ethical guardrails and why they protect patients.

Teach-Back

Share one historical lesson that shows why consent matters.

Person: Date:

Apply

Ask: "Is this optional? What happens if we decline?"
Write one way to speak respectfully while asking questions.

Lesson 3: Risks, Benefits, and Questions

Good decisions weigh both sides. Honest data helps families decide.

Balanced View: Benefit − Risk = Net value. Unknowns count as risk until answered.

Checklist Questions

What is the absolute risk of the problem vs. risk of the treatment?
What side effects are common? Which are rare but serious?
How are events reported and followed up?
Are there non-drug or lower-risk options?

Multiple Choice

1. Absolute risk tells you:

○ A) How you feel ○ B) The actual chance something happens ○ C) Only percentages in ads

2. Unknowns should be treated as:

○ A) Guaranteed safe ○ B) Neutral ○ C) Risk until clarified

True / False

○ T ○ F — Asking for data sources is reasonable.

○ T ○ F — If a risk is rare, it can never be serious.

Recall

List two questions you would ask to understand risk vs. benefit.

Teach-Back

Explain to someone why "rare" and "serious" are different ideas.

Person: Date:

Apply

Practice asking: "How often does this serious side effect happen?"
Write where you would report a side effect (talk with parent to identify the system used locally).

Lesson 4: Advocating with Respect

Families can ask clear questions and still show kindness to clinicians.

Respectful Phrases

"Could you please explain that in simpler terms?"
"We'd like to read the ingredient list/packet insert together."
"What are our options if we need more time?"
"How do we document our questions and your answers?"

Multiple Choice

1. Good advocacy sounds:

○ A) Angry ○ B) Clear and respectful ○ C) Silent

2. Taking notes during visits is:

○ A) Only for doctors ○ B) Helpful for clarity ○ C) Not allowed

True / False

○ T ○ F — You can ask for printed information to read at home.

○ T ○ F — Respectful tone increases chances of good answers.

Recall

Write two phrases you can use to slow down a rushed conversation.

Teach-Back

Role-play a 60-second conversation where you ask for more time.

Partner: Date:

Apply

Prepare a small notebook or notes app for questions.
Practice calm breathing before tough conversations.

Lesson 5: Stewardship and Conscience

Biblical stewardship means caring for body, conscience, and truthfulness.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
"You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor Elohim with your bodies."

Principles

Care: Sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management.
Conscience: Decisions should align with faith and family convictions.
Truth: Honest data and honest reporting honor Yahuah.

Multiple Choice

1. Stewardship includes:

○ A) Ignoring your body ○ B) Caring for health choices ○ C) Never asking questions

2. Conscience means:

○ A) Copy others ○ B) Follow personal convictions before Yahuah ○ C) Avoid facts

True / False

○ T ○ F — Conscience can be informed and strengthened by Scripture.

○ T ○ F — Stewardship ignores risk/benefit thinking.

Recall

List two stewardship habits that support wise medical choices.

Teach-Back

Share with family how faith and facts work together for decisions.

Person: Date:

Apply

Plan one health habit this week (sleep, water, movement).
Memorize 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.

Lesson 6: Communicating in Community

Medical freedom is practiced with family, doctors, and community—with kindness.

Good Communication

Listen first (Proverbs 18:13).
Use “I” statements: “I’m trying to understand...”
Seek common goals: safety, health, honesty.
Avoid shaming; focus on facts and respect.

Multiple Choice

1. Best way to start a tough talk:

○ A) Accuse ○ B) Ask to understand ○ C) Refuse to listen

2. Common goal in health talks:

○ A) Winning an argument ○ B) Safety and trust ○ C) Showing off facts

True / False

○ T ○ F — Respect does not mean agreement.

○ T ○ F — Facts + kindness usually work better than pressure.

Recall

Write two phrases that keep conversations calm.

Teach-Back

Practice a 30-second explanation of informed consent with a friend.

Person: Date:

Apply

Role-play a respectful question with family.
Pray for wisdom (James 1:5) before decisions.

SPACED REVIEW

Check when you review each lesson.

Lesson	Day 1	Day 3	Day 7	Day 21	Day 60
1. Informed Consent
2. Rights & Ethics
3. Risks & Benefits
4. Advocacy
5. Stewardship
6. Communication

Answer Key (Quick Check)

Lesson 1

Consent parts: information, understanding, voluntary choice, right to withdraw. MC: 1-B, 2-B. TF: T, F.

Lesson 2

MC: 1-B, 2-B. TF: T, T.

Lesson 3

MC: 1-B, 2-C. TF: T, F.

Lesson 4

MC: 1-B, 2-B. TF: T, T.

Lesson 5

MC: 1-B, 2-B. TF: T, F.

Lesson 6

MC: 1-B, 2-B. TF: T, T.

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