Minority Youth Accounted for 7 of 10 Juveniles Held in Custody

question 12

True/False

Minority youth accounted for 7 of 10 juveniles held in custody for a violent offense in 1999.

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Surgical Consent

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Preoperative Education

Information and guidance provided to patients prior to undergoing surgery to help them understand and prepare for the procedure and recovery.

Health Care Provider

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