Informed Consent Generally Implies That the Person

question 33

Multiple Choice

Informed consent generally implies that the person:

• A) does not have the capacity to consent.
• B) has verbally given consent.
• C) has been persuaded or coerced to sign the consent form.
• D) has the capacity to consent and has freely,without undue influence,expressed consent.

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Definitions:

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as major depressive episodes.

Major Depressive Episode

A period characterized by a severely depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, lasting for at least two weeks.

Hypomania

A milder form of mania, characterized by elevated mood, increased activity or energy levels that are not as severe as full-blown mania.

Bipolar I Disorder

Form of bipolar disorder in which the full symptoms of mania are experienced; depressive aspects may be more infrequent or mild.