Which of the Following Is True About Informed Consent in the Treatment

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about informed consent in the treatment of psychotic disorders?

• A) Clinicians should assume that individuals with psychotic disorders are decisionally impaired.
• B) Decisional capacity can be improved in persons with Schizophrenia using strategies such as information repetition and presenting information through multiple channels (e.g., visual, auditory).
• C) The presence of positive symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations is more strongly correlated with decisional capacity than cognitive variables.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Common Thread

describes a consistent or recurring theme, characteristic, or feature that is shared across different ideas, stories, or objects, providing a unifying aspect.

Collective Power

The combined strength and influence of a group working together towards common objectives or goals.

Decision-Making

The process through which choices are made from among several alternatives, considering the outcomes and consequences of each option.

Worldview

A comprehensive perspective through which a person or group understands and interprets the world and their place in it, encompassing beliefs, values, and attitudes.