Given current understanding of informed consent, which of the following criteria have been proposed for valid consent in the absence of confidence?
A) Advance directives
B) The patient's best interests
C) Substituted judgment
D) All of the above

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Advance directives, considering the patient's best interests, and substituted judgment are all criteria that have been proposed for valid consent in the absence of confidence. This means that if a patient is unable to give informed consent, these criteria can be used to determine what the patient would have wanted or what is in their best interests. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Given Current Understanding of Informed Consent, Which of the Following