The Following Questions for Readings: Canterbury V

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The Following Questions For Readings: Canterbury v. Spence, U.S. Court of Appeals
-In the Canterbury ruling, the court said the adequacy of disclosure by a physician should be judged by

• A) the patient's need for relevant information.
• B) the medical profession.
• C) legal standards.
• D) the state of medical technology.

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