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MCQ 5: Sterilization ConsentA 25-year-old woman requests sterilization. Her husband disagrees. What is the correct approach?A.Refuse the procedure due to her young ageB.Require the husband's consent before proceedingC.Proceed with the woman's informed consent aloneD.Insist on couples counseling before decidingE.Refer to an ethics committee for decisionAnswer: CExplanation: Sterilization is an individual choice. The woman's informed consent is sufficient; her husband's opinion is not legally required. The doctor should ensure she understands the permanence of the decision.
