A patient has chronic confusion secondary to dementia and is unable to sign an informed consent for surgery.What should be done in this situation?

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In this situation, a family member or legally authorized representative should be asked to sign the informed consent on behalf of the patient. It is important to ensure that the person signing the consent understands the risks and benefits of the procedure and is authorized to make decisions on behalf of the patient. A healthcare provider cannot sign the informed consent for the patient, as it would not be a true informed consent.

A Patient Has Chronic Confusion Secondary to Dementia and Is