The Doctrine of Informed Consent Was Developed Primarily to Safeguard

question 58

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of informed consent was developed primarily to safeguard

• A) patient autonomy.
• B) physician autonomy.
• C) the sanctity of human life.
• D) weak paternalism.

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