Define informed consent, and summarize The Joint Commission's standard for informed consent
Informed consent is the process of advising a patient about treatment options; depending on state laws, the provider may also have to disclose a patient's diagnosis, proposed treatment/surgery, reason for care, possible complications, likelihood of success, alternative treatment options, and risks if the patient does not undergo care. The Joint Commission requires that a patient consent to treatment, and that the record contain evidence of informed consent.
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________ is fibrous tissue found at the ends of bones
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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