Question

Informed consent is directly related to the principle of autonomy, because patients using autonomy are_______?

A. Informed of the risks and capable of weighing the consequences of the decision.

B. Willing to make a decision without having all of the information first.

C. Mentally incapable of understanding the risks of the decision.

D. Under the age of 18, with permission from a parent to decide things on their own.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Informed of the risks and capable of weighing the consequences of the decision.

Explanation:

Autonomy means having the freewill and ability to act on ones own values and interest.

Informed consent is directly related to the principle of autonomy , because patients using autonomy are informed of the risks and capable of weighing the consequences of the decision and having autonomy means having the freewill and ability to act on ones own values and interest.

In the health care sector, patients must be competent and have autonomy before a health care provider shares the necessary information and seeks the consent of the patient.