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
C. state medical practice acts
Informed consent involves the patient's right to receive all information relative to his or her condition and then to make a decision regarding treatment based on that knowledge. The legal basis for informed consent is usually outlined in a state's medical practice acts.
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