informed consent

/ɪnˈfɔːrmd kənˈsɛnt/
permission given after full disclosure of information

The doctor explained the risks before obtaining informed consent.

The doctor provided all necessary information before asking for permission.


Medicine
formal

Permission granted by a person after they have been fully informed about the nature, risks, and benefits of a procedure or treatment.

Patients must give informed consent before undergoing surgery.

Patients must agree to surgery only after understanding all details.

Critical in medical ethics to ensure patient autonomy and understanding.

Law
formal

Legal agreement where one party consents to an action after receiving all relevant information.

The contract required informed consent from all stakeholders.

All parties had to agree after being fully informed about the contract terms.

Common in clinical trials, research studies, and legal agreements.

Collocations

give informed consentto provide permission after being informedobtain informed consentto receive permission after disclosure

Related Phrases

assentphrase
general agreement
waiverphrase
formal release of liability

Pro Tip

Medical Context

Informed consent is legally required before medical procedures.

Gold Rule

Ethical Requirement

Informed consent must be voluntary, informed, and understood.

Word Origin

From 'informed' (having full knowledge) + 'consent' (permission). Coined in medical and legal contexts.

Usage Notes

Essential in healthcare and research to protect individual rights. Always involves clear communication.

Word Breakdown

informed
having full knowledge
adjective
+
consent
permission or agreement
noun
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