The State Now Mandates a Detailed Consent for All Hospitals

question 14

Multiple Choice

The state now mandates a detailed consent for all hospitals receiving state funding. Which information should the committee designing this form include?

• A) Description of risks and alternatives of the proposed procedure, including no treatment
• B) Estimated cost of the procedure
• C) Date and time the procedure is scheduled
• D) Signature of the competent patient or a legal representative
• E) Name and full description of the proposed procedure

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