Basic principles of consent: points for consideration.
The competent adult patient has a fundamental right to give, or withhold, consent to examination, investigation or treatment. This right is founded on the moral principle of respect for autonomy.
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Medical Defence Union, Manchester.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom