The Doctrine of Informed Consent Is the Legal Basis for Advising

question 26

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of informed consent is the legal basis for advising patients regarding certain aspects of care. Under which of the following is this doctrine usually outlined?

• A) local government regulations
• B) hospital policy
• C) state medical practice acts
• D) federal medical practice acts
• E) the American Medical Association

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