October 23rd, 2020 
Obtaining informed consent involves much more than having a patient sign a written consent form. It is an ongoing communication process that helps to establish a trusting relationship between a physician and his/her patient. Please describe the requirements for obtaining informed consent from a patient who has decision-making capacity, including the types of information that a physician must provide and the physician’s responsibility for making sure that the patient understands the information and freely consents to the medical treatment or procedure.
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