A patient asks the surgeon what will be gained by having the procedure and the surgeon does not respond. Which patient right is being violated?

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The patient's right to informed consent is being violated. Informed consent requires that patients receive clear and accurate information about the procedure, including potential benefits and risks, in order to make an informed decision about their care. The surgeon's failure to answer the patient's question violates this right.

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