Judicial consent summary
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Granted in the knowledge of possible consequences” has been developed. This definition does not entail understanding of the action agreed toĪnd for medical purposes the term ”informed consent” meaning “permission 1 The Oxford Dictionary (1998) defines consentĪs “permission for something to happen or agreement to do something”. To investigations and treatment is considered a cornerstone in the doctor-patient To consent on the basis of philosophical, ethical, legal and practical Right to autonomy should always be respected and steps shall be taken While a patient has a right to refuse treatment (all exceptions are discussed), there is no legal right to demand treatment in the United Kingdom. Furthermore the practical implications of consent and shortcomings of informed consent are discussed as well as the concept of advanced directives and lasting powers of attorneys.
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There are several legal exceptions to the right of consent in the United Kingdom concerning minors, incapacitated patients, patients with mental illness and patients suffering from communicable diseases. This review article examines the question whether the right to consent is absolute by looking at the philosophical, ethical and legal principles underlying consent. Informed consent is required for all medical investigations and procedures and is considered a corner stone of modern medicine.