What is proxy consent to treatment?
A. A decision made by the medical team to treat in the best interest of the client
B. The written consent to treatment signed by the client
C. Consent given by a third party designated by the client
D. A decision made by the court to treat the client
Answer: C. A proxy is ideally delegated the task of providing consent in instances when the client can predict deteoriation of competence. Parents are proxy decision makers for children.
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