title: From informed consent to informed refusal.
abstract: This article traces the development of the informed consent concept, focusing on Texas case law and statutory provisions. We describe the proper use of the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel forms in establishing informed consent and illustrate common problems in proving that informed consent has been obtained. The need for effective physician-patient dialogue and communication is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Texas Medical Association, Austin 78701.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Wilcox
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010349:Patient Compliance; D013781:Texas; D014481:United States