There has been an increased focus over the past couple of years on patient rights, resulting in a renewed emphasis on informed consent by healthcare regulators, such as The Joint Commission. This ...

While many people indicate “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions”, very few actually take the time to read through everything to truly understand the small print. One journalist estimates ...

Obtaining a patient’s consent is not the same as having a patient sign a consent form. While a written, countersigned document provides important evidence if consent is disputed in court, in order for ...

Discusses pitfalls associated with the shift from the old 'paternalistic' model to the current 'informative, patient-centred' model for consent. Highlights that patients need further education to ...

Research participants have commonly been found to lack basic understanding of fundamental aspects of the studies in which they are participating. The informed consent process is one of many aspects of ...

Can a Physician Delegate the Informed Consent Process? Problem With an Informed Consent Prior to Surgery Lawyers Weigh in on Informed Consent The Right Way to Have These Discussions References Can a ...

Failure to obtain informed consent can result in significant consequences Exceptions to informed consent apply only in limited circumstances Elements of valid informed consent include patient capacity ...

Fostering global data sharing that allows collaborative work on scarce and disparate resources is essential for research into rare diseases (RDs). 1 The challenges posed by new sequencing technologies ...

Over the past 50 years, the informed consent process has become increasingly regulated and standardized, while the challenges remain persistent and hard to overcome. 8 Consent forms are increasingly ...

Substance Use Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer With Cognitive Impairment: An Analysis of the Project Forward Cohort Consent processes are critical for clinical care and research and may ...

Outcomes of a Randomized Trial of Hyperfractionated Cranial Radiation Therapy for Treatment of High-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Therapeutic Efficacy and Neurotoxicity To compare the informed ...

While pregnant with my daughter in 2011, I learned—through the internet and childbirth classes—that our bodies are designed to give birth, and that birth is a natural process that should be trusted.