Question

what is informed consent, and whose responsibility is it?

Answer 1

Informed consent is a process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention on a person or research participant before enrolling that person into a clinical trial.

Proper documentation and counseling of patients is important in any informed consent.

Informed consent must be preceded by disclosure of sufficient information.

Patient is responsible to give consent, must be an adult and sound mind. In case of children consent ust be obtained from a parent. In case of incapacitated persons, close family members or legal guardians can give consent.