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informed consent
noun
medical : a formal agreement that a patient signs to give permission for a medical procedure (such as surgery) after having been told about the risks, benefits, etc.
Full Definition of INFORMED CONSENT
: consent to surgery by a patient or to participation in a medical experiment by a subject after achieving an understanding of what is involved
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First Known Use of INFORMED CONSENT
circa 1957
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informed consent
noun in·formed consent \in-ˌfȯrmd-\
Medical Definition of INFORMED CONSENT
: consent to surgery by a patient or to participation in a medical experiment by a subject after achieving an understanding of what is involved
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