How does legislation define individuals as being capable of consent?
A. They have reached the age of majority
B. They have literacy skills that allow them to read consent documents
C. They have prior medical knowledge of the procedure they will undergo
D. They understand the information about and the consequences of the procedure
Answer: D. In order to give informed consent, individuals have to understand the nature of a procedure, the consequences of having the procedure, and the possible complications of choosing not to have the procedure.
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