Medical Law

Informed Consent

/ in-FORMD kon-SENT /

Definition

Agreement based on full knowledge of risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Used in Context

“Informed consent must be obtained before performing surgical procedures.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: informare, to give form to

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