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Aufklärungspflicht

Substantiv

partial

informed consent

noun

Definitions of informed consent

English

a person's agreement to allow something to happen, made with the full knowledge of and having understood the risks involved

Young people and vulnerable adults may not always be in a position to give informed consent.

English

an agreement by a patient to undergo an operation or medical treatment or take part in a clinical trial, made with the full knowledge of and having understood the risks involved

Doctors should not operate unless given informed consent.