The voluntariness of a patient's decision may be diminished or destroyed by which of the following?
A) External coercion by another person
B) Drug addiction
C) Debilitating disease
D) Psychiatric disorders
E) All of the above

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All of the options listed can diminish or destroy the voluntariness of a patient's decision. External coercion can pressure someone into making decisions against their will; drug addiction can impair judgment and decision-making capacity; debilitating diseases can affect cognitive functions and decision-making abilities; and psychiatric disorders can impair one's ability to make informed and voluntary decisions.

The Voluntariness of a Patient's Decision May Be Diminished or Destroyed