What information should NOT be included in an informed consent document?

Correct answer: D. Cost of the procedure

• A. What to expect during and after treatment is part of the informed consent process.
• B. Available alternatives (including no treatment) must be disclosed as part of informed consent.
• C. Risks and benefits are a core component of informed consent.
• D. Correct. Informed consent focuses on clinical information: risks, benefits, alternatives, and what to expect from treatment. While cost discussions are important for treatment planning, they are not a required element of the legal/ethical informed consent document.