Which of the Following Is the Recommended Method of Assuring

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the recommended method of assuring that a patient has the capacity to make an informed consent?

• A) Using language at the sixth-grade level
• B) Providing written instructions
• C) Speaking very slowly while looking directly at the patient
• D) Reaching out to the family, primary care physician, or surrogate decision maker

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Definitions:

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