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Consent to treatment: myths and realities
1LEFAR Health Associates.
Abstract:
In the last 10 years, court rulings have questioned the validity of current practices of obtaining consent to treatment. Consent is sought to protect health institutions and staff from litigation. This is no guarantee of protection, however, if the consent process has consisted merely of obtaining the patient's signature on a consent form without full disclosure. This article looks at the inconsistency of current consent practices and outlines ways to improve the legal standard for obtaining consent to treatment.
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