The Importance of Informed Consent in Medicine
Doctors undergo intensive training for a reason: the practice of medicine is extraordinarily complex and difficult, with little margin for error. In most situations, however, they cannot act without a patient’s “informed consent.” In order for patients’ consent to be “informed” and thus valid, they must be able to make a well-informed logical decision. If they agree to the treatment, understanding what it involves, they have given informed consent.
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