Billy, a 20-year-old male, has the capacity to give consent for treatment. The behavior analyst has developed a program and explained it to Billy. Procedures, benefits, rights, and other information also were shown to him. The one element still needed for informed consent is approval from

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Since Billy has the capacity to give consent for treatment and has already been presented with all the necessary information, his approval is the only element needed for informed consent. The clinical review committee or human rights committee may be involved in some cases, but in this specific scenario, they are not necessary. Billy's parents may be consulted, but their approval is not required since Billy is legally an adult.

Billy, a 20-Year-Old Male, Has the Capacity to Give Consent