You Have Been Asked to Write an Informed Consent Sheet

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Essay

You have been asked to write an informed consent sheet for patients with debilitating, uncontrollable epilepsy to read when considering split-brain surgery. In your consent form, include the risks and the benefits that would be important for the patient to understand. Provide an example of the research findings from studies in which split-brain patient have viewed composite pictures.

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Definitions:

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Important Tasks

Essential activities or assignments that need priority attention to achieve goals or objectives.

Work Streamlining

The process of making an operation or workflow more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

Duplication of Effort

The unnecessary repetition of work or tasks, often leading to wasted resources and time.