Informed consent requires full disclosure of the risks and benefits of the proposed action, alternatives, and the consequences of taking no action. The consent is given by the _____.

Informed consent requires full disclosure of the risks and benefits of the proposed action, alternatives, and the consequences of taking no action. The consent is given by the _____.

• A. Physician
• B. Client
• C. Insurance company
• D. Hospital

Answer: (B)

Informed consent centers on the patient’s autonomy to decide about proposed medical actions after receiving complete information about risks, benefits, alternatives, and the consequences of not acting. The consent is given by the client—the person who will undergo the treatment or procedure and who has the authority to make that decision. The clinician or physician provides the necessary information and may obtain the patient’s signature to document consent, but the ultimate decision rests with the patient. If the patient is a minor or lacks decision-making capacity, a legally authorized representative (surrogate) can give consent on their behalf. Insurance companies and hospitals do not grant consent for treatment.

Informed consent centers on the patient’s autonomy to decide about proposed medical actions after receiving complete information about risks, benefits, alternatives, and the consequences of not acting. The consent is given by the client—the person who will undergo the treatment or procedure and who has the authority to make that decision. The clinician or physician provides the necessary information and may obtain the patient’s signature to document consent, but the ultimate decision rests with the patient. If the patient is a minor or lacks decision-making capacity, a legally authorized representative (surrogate) can give consent on their behalf. Insurance companies and hospitals do not grant consent for treatment.