Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 45yo Man | Ethics | SMLE Q#12051
SMLE Question #12051
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
A 45-year-old man is scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The surgeon explains the indication, expected benefits, material risks, and reasonable alternatives in clear language, checks the patient’s understanding, and gives him time to ask questions before making a decision about proceeding. Which action best reflects respect for the ethical principle of patient autonomy?
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