Patient Safety & LawQuestion 88 of 100
Which combination of elements must be covered for a patient's consent to be considered informed?
a.The fee and the appointment length only
b.The dentist's credentials and years in practice
c.The nature of the procedure, its risks and benefits, reasonable alternatives, and the consequences of declining treatment
d.A verbal statement that the procedure is routine
Explanation
Informed consent requires that the patient understand the nature of the proposed treatment, its risks and expected benefits, reasonable alternatives, and what may happen if treatment is declined, with an opportunity to ask questions. Fees and scheduling are business matters, not clinical disclosures. A dentist's credentials and a reassurance that a procedure is routine do not give the patient the information needed to weigh the decision.
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