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Multiple Choice: Chapter 5 Consent Question 1. A patient can be considered to be ‘competent' to provide (or withhold) consent on their own behalf in relation to a treatment procedure proposed for them, if certain conditions are satisfied. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A They have had a similar procedure carried out in the past, so it is reasonable to assume that they would have no objection to the procedure now being considered B They must be able to understand what is being proposed for them, and why C They must be able to consider and weigh up their options and ask appropriate questions (if necessary) before reaching a decision D They must be able to communicate their decision clearly E They are aged 16 years or over (based on the presumption of ‘capacity' unless it can be shown otherwise)
