AAMA CMA Practice Question
Which of the following scenarios most appropriately applies the principle of obtaining informed and written consent?
The healthcare provider explains the surgical procedure, potential risks, and benefits to the patient, answers the patient's questions, and then has the patient sign a consent form.
The healthcare provider proceeds with the examination of a minor after obtaining the minor’s signature and without the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
The healthcare provider gets a verbal agreement from the patient before starting an invasive diagnostic test.
The healthcare provider uses complex medical jargon to explain the procedure to a non-English speaking patient and obtains a signature on the consent form without providing an interpreter.