1. Noun
Permission given after someone understands the benefits, risks and alternatives.
Voluntary agreement to a procedure or study after receiving and understanding relevant information.
“The participant provided informed consent.”
2. Phrase
A participant’s free agreement after the study has been properly explained.
Voluntary agreement to participate after receiving and understanding relevant information about the research. Consent should be informed, voluntary, specific and capable of being withdrawn where applicable.
“Written informed consent was obtained before interviews began.”
Consent should be informed, voluntary, specific and capable of being withdrawn where applicable
3. Noun
consent by a patient to undergo a medical or surgical treatment or to participate in an experiment after the patient understands the risks involved
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
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