The process by which a fully informed patient can participate in choices about his or her healthcare is called:

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Informed consent refers to the process where a healthcare provider explains the risks and benefits of a medical intervention, and the fully informed patient can make a choice about their healthcare based on that information. Recapitulation refers to the repetition of an earlier developmental stage, preauthorization refers to obtaining permission from a payer before a medical procedure, and certification refers to the process of meeting certain standards or qualifications.

The Process by Which a Fully Informed Patient Can Participate