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informed consent

Informed consent is a duty owed by a medical professional to obtain a patient's consent before performing a procedure or rendering treatment.

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informed consent

Informed consent is a duty owed by a medical professional to obtain a patient's consent before performing a procedure or rendering treatment.

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After fully explaining the treatment, the physician should obtain the patient's consent to allow treatment. There is a presumption of negligence if injury results and the physician did not obtain such consent.