Past Benefits Already Received by a Promisor Cannot Be Consideration

question 49

True/False

Past benefits already received by a promisor cannot be consideration for a later promise.

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Definitions:

Noncompliance

The act of not following or adhering to prescribed instructions or recommended guidelines, often used in the context of patients not following healthcare advice.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient is fully informed about and understands the potential risks and benefits of a medical procedure or participation in a research study before agreeing to undergo it.

Surgical Consent

The process by which a patient gives permission for a surgical procedure to be performed, typically after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Spanish-Speaking

Referring to individuals or groups that communicate primarily in Spanish.