You are obtaining the patient's signature on the surgical consent form. What are the criteria for a valid informed consent? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Consent must be freely given
B) Signed by responsible party
C) Must be signed before the day of surgery
D) Consent must be obtained by a physician
E) Signature must be witnessed by a professional staff member
Ans: A, D, E
Feedback: Valid consent must be freely given, without coercion. The patient must be at least 18 years of age (unless an emancipated minor). Consent must be obtained by a physician. The patient's signature must be witnessed by a professional staff member. This makes options B and C incorrect.
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