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informed consent
a patient's agreement to treatment after understanding the risks
In more detail
1. (noun) permission to do something (especially a medical procedure) given by someone who understands the risks and benefits involved
2. (noun) the principle that a person should know and agree to what will happen before it happens
Examples
- 1. The doctor obtained informed consent before starting the surgery.
- 2. The research study required informed consent from all participants.
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