A Signed Consent for a Diagnostic Procedure Is Required When

question 19

Multiple Choice

A signed consent for a diagnostic procedure is required when:

• A)the patient is acting very skittish about the procedure.
• B)there is reason to think that a lawsuit may be filed by the patient.
• C)the procedure is invasive or requires the injection of contrast medium.
• D)all diagnostic imaging procedures require a consent.

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