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Informed consent

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002627

The process by which a patient or client grants permission for a medical procedure, treatment, or other action after receiving and understanding all relevant information. This includes the nature of the procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternatives. Informed consent is a fundamental principle in medical ethics and patient rights, often codified in state laws and professional guidelines.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002627
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002627",
  "term": "Informed consent",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The process by which a patient or client grants permission for a medical procedure, treatment, or other action after receiving and understanding all relevant information. This includes the nature of the procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternatives. Informed consent is a fundamental principle in medical ethics and patient rights, often codified in state laws and professional guidelines.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/informed-consent/"
}

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