informed consent — Permission granted by a person after being given full information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical treatment, procedure, or research study.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Permission granted by a person after being given full information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical treatment, procedure, or research study.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔːrmd kənˈsɛnt/
Example Sentences
- Without informed consent, even a simple flu shot can turn into a legal nightmare.
- My dentist read me a five-page informed consent form just to pull one tooth—I almost fell asleep before he even touched the drill.
- Researchers must obtain informed consent from every participant before starting the study.
informed consent
NOUN[/ɪnˈfɔːrmd kənˈsɛnt/]
Permission granted by a person after being given full information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical treatment, procedure, or research study.
The doctor explains every risk before the patient signs informed consent.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'informare' (to give form/instruct) and 'consentire' (com- together + sentire to feel), meaning agreement reached after being properly instructed.
Breakdown
in- (into) + form (shape) + -ed (past participle) + con- (together) + sent (feel)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Without informed consent, even a simple flu shot can turn into a legal nightmare.”
“My dentist read me a five-page informed consent form just to pull one tooth—I almost fell asleep before he even touched the drill.”
“Researchers must obtain informed consent from every participant before starting the study.”
“He joked that marriage should also require informed consent, complete with a risk disclosure about snoring.”
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