When students are working with patients under a preceptor in an EMS system, at what point should the preceptor inform the patients that their care, or part of it, is being performed by a student?
A) This information should not be revealed to the patient.
B) The patient should be informed after the procedure but only if there are no complications from the procedure.
C) The patient should be informed if he asks what the caregiver's qualifications are.
D) The patient should be informed before procedures are performed, and the student should be allowed to proceed only with the patient's consent.

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It is important for the patient to be informed before the procedure is performed, and the student should proceed only with the patient's consent. This allows the patient to make an informed decision about their care and ensures that they are comfortable with a student performing the procedure. It is also ethical to inform the patient about the qualifications of the caregiver.

When Students Are Working with Patients Under a Preceptor in an EMS