informed consent

American

noun

a patient's consent to a medical or surgical procedure or to participation in a clinical study after being properly advised of the relevant medical facts and the risks involved.

Etymology

Origin of informed consent

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Half of Scotland's 32 councils pulled out of the census following concerns about a lack of informed consent and worries over the anonymity for pupils.

From BBC

They claim it is unethical and that children cannot give fully informed consent to a treatment which might affect their future fertility.

From BBC

Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.

From Los Angeles Times

It goes through an ethics committee and people give informed consent, which they can withdraw at any time.

From BBC

Kennedy said the move brought the U.S. in line with other countries, while strengthening informed consent.

From The Wall Street Journal

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