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Definition of informed consent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

informed consent

noun
 
/ɪnˌfɔːmd kənˈsent/
 
/ɪnˌfɔːrmd kənˈsent/
[uncountable]
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  1. permission from a patient for a medical professional to carry out treatment, with complete understanding of the possible risks and consequences
    • Dentists must obtain informed consent before carrying out treatment.
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