You're in the room when Dr Jones and the patient discuss a proposed treatment What would you listen for in the conversation to determine if the patient gave informed consent?

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2026-08-16 18:30

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Did the patient demonstrably know: * What the treatment was for? (The ailment or condition). * What are the various phases of the treatment? * How long will the process take. * Risks * Changes as a result of the treatment, temporary and permanent. * Prognosis * Was the patient allowed to ask questions? * Did the patient acknowledge the above and still consent to the procedure?

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