Which statement best describes the standard of care for documenting informed consent?

• A. Signing the consent form without documenting discussion, risks, benefits, or patient understanding.
• B. Documentation of the discussion, risks, benefits, alternatives, patient understanding, and obtaining a signed consent form, with a copy provided to the patient.
• C. Only documenting the patient's signature on the form.
• D. No copy of the consent form should be given to the patient.

Answer: (B)