The concepts of patient engagement and shared decision-making may not be entirely new, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently ramped up its focus on these initiatives. For ...

This was a mistake in an ‘easy read’ consent form for 12-15 year olds. The form has now been updated to make it clear that you should still follow rules and advice to prevent the spread of Covid-19 ...

Note: Always use lay language that is appropriate to the population being asked to sign the form. Use short paragraphs, bullets and subheadings to increase readability. See the informed consent form ...

Informed consent is a process that’s required for most medical procedures. However, there’s often confusion about what informed consent is, what it means, and when it’s needed. In a healthcare setting ...

Achieving informed consent requires a potential contributor to be in possession of sufficient knowledge about our plans for a reasoned decision to take part in our content. The Editorial Guidelines ...

In the present world, consent is a significant element in all aspects of healthcare dispensation. Its legal and ethical necessity stems from the basic right of self-determination. In surgical practice ...