Research Suggests That the Most Problematic Element of Informed Consent

question 61

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the most problematic element of informed consent is ______.

• A) competency
• B) mental state
• C) coercion
• D) disclosure

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Definitions:

Misrepresentation

An untruthful assertion by one of the parties about a material fact.

Material Fact

A fact that is significant or essential to the issue or matter at hand, often affecting the outcome of a legal case.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

The tort that occurs when a misrepresentation is made with the intent to facilitate personal gain and with the knowledge that it is false.

Justifiable Reliance

The principle that a party has acted upon another's representation with a reasonable belief that it was true, often relevant in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.