Consent

Last modified: May 30, 2021
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Consent is an act of voluntary agreement between two parties; in medical care, it is the patient and the doctor. The consent is of two types.

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Implied consent

The consent is not written, when a patient submits to health care agencies for medical examination or treatment. Patient attending the OPD of the hospital for consultation and treatment does not require written consent unless some complicated procedures are performed.

Informed consent

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