Informed Consent: What Signing This Document Really Means
Apr 14, 2014
Informed consent is when a patient gives a doctor or other healthcare professional permission to proceed with a recommended treatment plan after being advised of possible risks and outcomes. Signing an informed consent document confirms that the treatment plan being administered and the risks involved have been explained. It is also states that you, as the patient, agree to the procedure despite the risks that are presented. But most importantly, it tells the reader exactly what procedure you consented to.