Informed Consent Standard of Practice
Added: July 26, 2006 - 9:07 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Portland, OR
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Following an examination what is the standard of Practice for communicating to the patient the recommended treatment option, alternative options and costs of procedures? In writing or verbally?
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