A 60-Year-Old Man Comes in for a Surgical Consultation for Multivessel

A 60-year-old man comes in for a surgical consultation for multivessel coronary artery disease. Following a comprehensive assessment and review of earlier records, the surgeon explains the suggestion for a coronary artery bypass graft, detailing the rationale for the procedure and offering a summary of the surgery, including risks and advantages. The surgeon next goes over what the patient may expect during his or her recuperation. Which of the following additional disclosures is required as part of the surgeon's informed consent discussion?

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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