A 70-year-old man with mild dementia is anxious about giving consent for a minor procedure. He appears to understand but is worried. How should the do...

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A 70-year-old man with mild dementia is anxious about giving consent for a minor procedure. He appears to understand but is worried. How should the doctor ensure valid consent?

Accepted Answer

Assess capacity and offer support/time

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Proceed immediately

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Seek a court-appointed deputy

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Assume he lacks capacity

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Ask next of kin to sign

MCQ (SBA): Public health, Ethics, and Professionalism

A 70-year-old man with mild dementia is anxious about giving consent for a minor procedure. He appears to understand but is worried. How should the doctor ensure valid consent?