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Informed Consent

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Definition: Voluntary authorization, by a patient or research subject, with full comprehension of the risks involved, for diagnostic or investigative procedures, and for medical and surgical treatment.  competency to consent: coordinate IM with MENTAL COMPETENCY (IM)   
See Also Mental Competency; Therapeutic Misconception; Treatment Refusal; Disclosure
Examples Informed Consent By Minors 		Other names Consent, Informed

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