Informed Consent Involves Three Elements: Information, Understanding, and Volunteering

question 59

Essay

Informed consent involves three elements: information, understanding, and volunteering. Describe how the intent of informed consent can be compromised by limitations in any one of these three elements.

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Definitions:

Equal Number

A condition of having the same quantity or measure as another.

Senators

Elected officials who serve as members of the Senate, the upper chamber of the legislature in many countries, including the United States, responsible for making laws.

House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the United States Congress, consisting of members who are elected based on population from each state to serve two-year terms.

Legislative

Legislative refers to the branch of government that has the authority to make, amend, and repeal laws.