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2. Informed consent - Wikipedia

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   The informed consent doctrine is generally implemented through good healthcare practice: pre-operation discussions with patients and the use of medical consent forms in hospitals. However, reliance on a signed form should not undermine the basis of the doctrine in giving the patient an opportunity to weigh and respond to the risk.

3. Canterbury v. Spence - Wikipedia

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   Instead, many practitioners revealed only information that another physician might provide, following a rule known as "the professional standard". Risks, in particular, were often glossed over or omitted entirely. Although the right to consent in medical situations had been recognized for decades, the notion of informed consent was new. [5]

4. Patients' rights - Wikipedia

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   Right to informed consent: Patients have the right to be asked for their informed consent before submitting to potentially hazardous treatment. Physicians should clearly explain the risks from receiving the treatment and only administer the treatment after getting explicit written consent from the patient.

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6. Medical ethics - Wikipedia

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   After receiving and understanding this information, the patient can then make a fully informed decision to either consent or refuse treatment. [63] In certain circumstances, there can be an exception to the need for informed consent, including, but not limited to, in cases of a medical emergency or patient incompetency. [64]

7. Refusal of medical assistance - Wikipedia

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   Complete Refusal: The patient refuses to be evaluated by EMS entirely. Evaluation with Refusal: The patient allows EMS to perform an evaluation, including vital signs and an assessment, before refusing further care or transport. Partial Refusal: The patient consents to some aspects of care but refuses specific actions, such as C-spine precautions.