Which of the following assists in protecting the patient's right to autonomy?
A) Answerability
B) Informed consent
C) Constrained moral agency
D) Maleficence

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Informed consent is a process of communication between a patient and healthcare provider, in which a patient gives permission for a medical intervention or treatment after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives. This protects a patient's right to autonomy by allowing them to make an informed decision about their own healthcare. Answerability refers to accountability for one's actions, constrained moral agency limits a person's ability to act autonomously, and maleficence refers to the intentional harm or injury of a patient, all of which go against protecting a patient's right to autonomy.

Which of the Following Assists in Protecting the Patient's Right