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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Informed Consent
Informed consent is a fundamental legal and ethical principle requiring that a person fully understands and voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical treatment, procedure, or participation in research. Consent is only valid if the individual has capacity, is given sufficient information about risks, benefits, and alternatives, and makes the decision freely without pressure or coercion.
In UK law, the standard for disclosure focuses on what information a reasonable patient would consider significant. Failure to obtain informed consent may render treatment unlawful and expose medical professionals to liability in negligence or battery, even if the treatment itself was carried out competently.
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