Which of the following information is not usually included in the process of the doctrine of informed consent?
A. reputation of the physician performing the procedure
B. risks involved in the procedure
C. proposed modes of treatment
D. available alternative modes of treatment
E. why the treatment is necessary
A. reputation of the physician performing the procedure
Informed consent implies that the patient understands the following: proposed modes of treatment, why the treatment is necessary, risks involved in the proposed treatment, available alternative modes of treatment, risks of alternative modes of treatment, and risks involved.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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