If a patient is not given the opportunity to ask questions about a procedure prior to the start of the procedure, which patient right is being violated?

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Informed consent is the process where the healthcare provider must give the patient all information about a procedure including benefits, risks, alternatives, and allow them to ask questions before consenting to the procedure. By not giving the opportunity to ask questions, the patient's right to fully understand and consent to the procedure may be violated.

If a Patient Is Not Given the Opportunity to Ask