Each of the following statements regarding informed consent is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

a. Speak to the patient in lay terms about the risks and benefits of exposing radiographs.
b. Allow the patient to choose who he/she wants to expose the radiographs.
c. Inform the patient about the risks of radiation exposure.
d. Inform the patient of the purpose of exposing the radiographs.


b. The patient must be informed as to who will be exposing the radiographs, but they do not need to be provided with the option of selecting the radiographer.

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