What are the informed consent requirements when other practitioners or health profession students will be performing important tasks related to surgery, or intimate/sensitive examinations or invasive procedures for educational or training purposes?

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Last reviewed by Standards Interpretation: August 14, 2024 Represents the most recent date that the FAQ was reviewed (e.g. annual review).

First published date: July 29, 2024 This Standards FAQ was first published on this date.

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