Informing the patient
The physician must have informed the patient about the patient’s situation and prognosis.
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The review committees assess whether the physician or other attending physicians informed the patient about the patient’s condition and prognosis, and examine how this was done. A patient cannot make a well-considered decision without a full understanding of the disease, diagnoses, prognoses and treatment options. It is the physician’s responsibility to ensure that the patient is fully informed.