informed consent

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of informed consent¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Unnecessary medical interventions on minors born with atypical sex characteristics are prohibited until the child themselves can give informed consent.

From Washington Blade

It’s time for the medical establishment to reconsider WPATH standards in favor of informed consent.

From Washington Blade

In the informed consent model, doctors and other medical professionals do not write letters for recipients of surgery and hormones.

From Washington Blade

Students may make their choice after being advised of the risks and benefits of the vaccines, thereby giving informed consent.

From Time

However, ensuring that immigrants in detention are willing to get the vaccine and that they can give informed consent to do so is another hurdle.

From Vox

However, this suit really boils down to less about concussions, and more about the legality of informed consent.

From The Daily Beast

As with many trauma trials, the patients will be unable to give informed consent, due to their life-threatening wounds.

From The Daily Beast