If the Patient Is a Minor, Informed Consent

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the patient is a minor, informed consent:

• A) Is waived.
• B) May still be obtained from the patient.
• C) Must be obtained from the parent.
• D) Must be obtained from a legal guardian.

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Definitions:

Productivity

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the output of goods and services per unit of input.

Incongruence

The difference between one's self-image and the reality of one's experiences or the discrepancy between one's ideal self and actual self.

Task Performance

The execution and completion of a given task, often used to measure efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity in a work or learning environment.

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