Which of the following is true about informed consent in the treatment of psychotic disorders?

A) Clinicians should assume that individuals with psychotic disorders are decisionally impaired.
B) Decisional capacity can be improved in persons with Schizophrenia using strategies such as information repetition and presenting information through multiple channels (e.g., visual, auditory) .
C) The presence of positive symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations is more strongly correlated with decisional capacity than cognitive variables.
D) All of the above

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Kristen Harris · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Decisional capacity in individuals with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, can indeed be enhanced through various strategies. These include repeating information and using multiple methods to present information, such as both visual and auditory channels. This approach helps ensure that patients better understand the information necessary for informed consent, despite the challenges posed by their condition.

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