informed consent
Medical term Medical Law and Ethics
A patient's voluntary agreement to a treatment after being told its purpose, risks, benefits and alternatives.
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Free practice questions that use informed consent
- Medical Law and Ethics, question 2Which item is a core part of an informed consent discussion?
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