A patient must give consent for hospitalization,surgery,and other major treatments.This is known as:

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Informed consent refers to the patient's right to receive information about their medical condition, proposed treatments, and the risks and benefits of those treatments. The patient must understand this information and voluntarily agree to undergo the treatment.

B) A living will is a document that outlines a patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care, but it does not apply to hospitalization, surgery, or other major treatments.
C) Malpractice refers to a medical professional's failure to provide appropriate treatment, not the patient's consent to treatment.
D) Guardian consent is only applicable when the patient is a minor or otherwise unable to make decisions about their medical care.

A Patient Must Give Consent for Hospitalization,surgery,and Other Major Treatments