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A patient who recently migrated to Australia tells you, through limited English, that they do not understand the consent form for a course of periodontal debridement. According to the Dental Board of Australia's Code of Conduct, what is the dental hygienist's most appropriate action?

Arrange a qualified interpreter so informed consent can be obtained before proceeding Ask a family member in the waiting room to quickly translate and sign on the patient's behalf Proceed with treatment because periodontal debridement is low-risk and consent is implied by attendance Postpone all care indefinitely until the patient learns enough English to read the form

Correct Answer:

Arrange a qualified interpreter so informed consent can be obtained before proceeding

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