A 60-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office for Surgical Consultation

A 60-year-old man comes to the office for surgical consultation of multivessel coronary artery disease.  After reviewing prior records and completing a thorough evaluation, the surgeon discusses the recommendation for a coronary artery bypass graft, describing the indications for the operation and providing an overview of the surgery, including risks and benefits.  The surgeon then discusses what the patient can expect during the recovery period.  Which of the following additional disclosures is a necessary component of an informed consent discussion by the surgeon?

A) Cost of surgery and estimated coverage by insurance
B) Mortality rate of coronary artery bypass grafts performed by the surgeon
C) Option for patient to obtain a second opinion
D) Probable outcomes if surgery is not performed
E) Risks of anesthetic agents that will be used during the procedure

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