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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 28 MC

A teenager's parents are deciding whether to consent to a new medical treatment that has both potential benefits and side effects. Which process BEST demonstrates informed decision making in this healthcare context?

  1. Weighing benefits against risks after gathering comprehensive information from multiple reliable sources
  2. Making a quick decision based solely on the doctor's initial recommendation
  3. Delaying the decision indefinitely to avoid any potential negative outcomes
  4. Following advice from other parents on social media who have faced similar situations
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  • A is correct: Comprehensive information gathering and risk-benefit analysis demonstrates informed decision making.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Single source information insufficient for complex medical decisions.
  • C is incorrect: Avoidance prevents necessary healthcare decisions from being made.
  • D is incorrect: Anecdotal social media advice lacks professional medical context.

Filed Under: Being a critical health consumer Tagged With: Band 5, smc-5483-12-Informed decisions

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