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Informed consent — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyEthics, professionalism, practice managementInformed consentABFM Board

A 45-year-old woman is considering knee injection for osteoarthritis. She asks what information she needs before deciding. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: C — Discuss benefits, risks, alternatives, and the option of no procedure

Informed consent requires disclosure of material benefits, risks, alternatives, and the option of declining treatment.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html