Answer:
Informed Consent is the process by which a physician advises you about your treatment. Depending upon state laws, the physician may have the obligation to tell you your diagnosis, your proposed treatment/surgery, the reason for the treatment/surgery, the possible complications, the likelihood of success, alternative treatment options, and the risks to you if you do not undergo the treatment/surgery.

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