Patients may have signed a consent form, but in too many cases they don’t have any idea what they have agreed to, according to two The ‘secret’ about informed consent and 5 ways to improve ...

Informed consent is one of the primary ethical requirements of research with human subjects as it reflects the basic principle from the Belmont Report of respect for persons. Federal regulations (45 ...

Dr. MedLaw explains the importance of discussing risks, benefits, and alternatives in a manner the patient fully understands ...

Therefore, in January 2006 Stanford added a Web-based patient education system to our informed consent process in order to improve patient understanding of treatment and outcomes.

Informed consent is a vital part of healthcare, ensuring that patients understand their treatment options and can make choices about their care. This process builds trust between patients and ...

Informed consent is more than just a form; it is a process that actively involves the participant. It is an "ongoing exchange of information between the investigator and [participant]" per the OHRP.

That’s why AHRQ’s Making Informed Consent an Informed Choice Training Module for Health Care Leaders and Professionals teaches 10 strategies for communicating clearly and presenting choices.

The consent process should be conducted in the patient’s primary language and all concepts should be explained in basic terminology. As such, the consent form should also be in the patient’s primary ...

Achieving informed consent requires a potential contributor to be in possession of sufficient knowledge about our plans for a reasoned decision to take part in our content. The Editorial ...

Excess caution after a Pennsylvania decision about informed consent may unnecessarily burden physicians and sideline other qualified medical professionals, say lawyers who studied the case.