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All information
that is material to the patient's decision to
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give or withhold
consent, including:
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an explanation
of the patient's diagnosis and prognosis, or their
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predominant
symptoms, with and without the medication;
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information about
the proposed medication, its purpose, the
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method of its
administration, the recommended ranges of
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dosages,
possible side effects and benefits, ways to treat side
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effects, and
risks of other conditions, such as tardive dyskinesia;
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a review of the
patient's history, including medication history and
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previous side
effects from medication;
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an explanation
of interactions with other drugs, including over-
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the-counter
drugs, street drugs, and alcohol; and
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information about
alternative treatments and their risks, side
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effects, and
benefits, including the risks of nontreatment.
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