The Provision of Information to a Patient That a Reasonable

question 6

Multiple Choice

The provision of information to a patient that a reasonable person would want before making a decision about treatment is

• A)the standard of care.
• B)the statute of limitations.
• C)confidentiality.
• D)the prudent person rule.

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Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females.

Refractory Period

The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron or muscle is not responsive to further stimulation or is only responsive to stronger-than-normal stimulation.

Sexual-Response Pattern

A model describing the stages of physiological responses to sexual stimulation, typically including phases of excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Excitement

A state of heightened emotional arousal and energy.