word
Informed consent
in-FORMD kun-SENT
/ɪnˈfɔːrmd kənˈsɛnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
informedconsent
Dictionary meaning
A process in medical and research ethics by which a person voluntarily confirms their willingness to participate in a particular treatment or study after having been given full information about its nature, risks, benefits, and alternatives, with adequate comprehension and freedom from coercion.
Examples
- Doctors must obtain informed consent before performing any invasive procedure.
- The clinical trial was halted because informed consent forms had not been properly administered.
Synonyms: voluntary consent, patient consent
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