A Patient Asks the Surgeon What Will Be Gained by Having

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the surgeon what will be gained by having the procedure and the surgeon does not respond. Which patient right is being violated?  

• A)autonomy  
• B)justice  
• C)advance directives  
• D)informed consent

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Definitions:

Withdrawn

The act of pulling back or removing a statement, offer, or proposal previously put forward.

Closely Held Corporation

A corporation that does not sell stock to the general public.

Majority Shareholder

An entity or individual that owns more than half of the shares in a company, giving them significant control over the company's decisions.

Duty

An obligation, often legal or moral, that an individual or entity is bound to fulfill towards others.