A patient who speaks little English is given a consent form to sign. The doctor suspects the patient does not understand. What should the doctor do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Arrange an interpreter and go through the procedure and risks again
- Step 1: Valid consent requires understanding. Step 2. An interpreter ensures that the patient can make an informed decision. Answer: Arrange an interpreter and go through the procedure and risks again. Why not the others: Relatives may not interpret accurately and signing without understanding is not consent; cancelling silently is disrespectful.
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