Which statement is not true regarding informed consent?
a. Benefits and risks of the procedure should be explained to the patient by the health care provider before consent is obtained.
b. Consent forms must be obtained for invasive procedures.
c. The patient must be mentally competent to give consent.
d. Informed consent is required for emergency procedures.
D
Informed consent means that the patient understands the reason for the proposed intervention, and its benefits and risks, and agrees to the treatment by signing a consent form. Consent forms must be obtained for all invasive procedures. Legally, the patient must be mentally competent to give consent for medical procedures. The signing of an informed consent can also be waived for urgent medical and surgical intervention as long as institutional policy so indicates.
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