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Informed consent requires the physician to disclose:

A Everything the physician knows
B The nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives, and what happens without treatment
C Only benefits
D Only risks

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Informed consent elements: (1) nature of procedure, (2) risks and benefits, (3) alternatives and their risks/benefits, (4) consequences of declining. Patient must have capacity and consent must be voluntary.

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