informed consent
noun/ɪnˌfɔːmd kənˈsent/
/ɪnˌfɔːrmd kənˈsent/
[uncountable]- 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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