When the consent for treatment is generated at an ambulatory surgery center, who is responsible for explaining the risks and alternatives associated with the surgery and for obtaining the patient's consent prior to the procedure?

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The surgeon is responsible for explaining the risks, benefits, and alternatives associated with the surgery and for obtaining the patient's informed consent prior to the procedure. This is because the surgeon is the one who will be performing the surgery and is most knowledgeable about the specific procedure and its potential outcomes.

When the Consent for Treatment Is Generated at an Ambulatory