Final answer:
The provider is not able to delegate the responsibility of informing the patient of their rights regarding consent.The statement is False.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is False. According to the principle of autonomy, it is the responsibility of the provider to inform the patient of their rights regarding consent. The provider cannot delegate this responsibility to someone else. In clinical trials, for example, participants must be fully informed about the study before giving consent, and this duty falls on the provider to provide the necessary information and obtain informed consent from the participant.
Furthermore, the question mentions that parents can provide consent on behalf of their children, but children themselves are not competent to provide consent. This reinforces the idea that the provider holds the responsibility of informing the patient, including their rights regarding consent.