The Assumption Behind Informed Consent Is That

question 16

Multiple Choice

The assumption behind informed consent is that

• A)patients don't understand their condition.
• B)doctors might abuse their trust.
• C)doctors and nurses often do things against a patient's will.
• D)in order to consent to a procedure a patient must be informed about it.

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