The purpose of having a patient sign an informed consent form is to ensure that the ____.
A. patient has a legal recourse against the physician
B. patient understands the treatment offered and the possible outcomes
C. physician may terminate care at any time
D. physician does not have to document every visit
E. physician can delegate the patient's care to the medical assistant
B. patient understands the treatment offered and the possible outcomes
Before any procedure is performed on a patient, the patient must understand the treatment offered and the possible outcomes or side effects of the treatment. By signing the informed consent form, the patient acknowledges this understanding.
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A) At each phase of the process B) At the beginning C) At the end D) None of the above
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A. request for proposal. B. request for information. C. request for quotation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word