A valid consent requires the following elements to be present:
a. open disclosure, mental capacity, provision of information, correct age
b. voluntary, provision of information, age and mental capacity, procedure to be performed.
c. Provision of information, age and mental capacity, complications noted, form dated.
d. Witnessed by surgeon, correct age, voluntary, open disclosure.
ANS: B
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