Informed Consent Is Based on a Patient's Competency to Give

question 6

Multiple Choice

Informed consent is based on a patient's competency to give consent, adequate understanding of proposed treatment, and

• A) faith in the doctor's advice.
• B) consent must be given freely.
• C) appropriateness of treatment goals.
• D) the agreement of family or close friends.

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