Consent Form
/ˈkɒnsɛnt fɔːrm/
Definitions
- (n.) A document signed by an individual to indicate voluntary agreement to a proposed action, typically used to confirm understanding and acceptance of the terms and risks involved, especially in medical, research, or legal contexts.
Before participating in the clinical trial, each patient was required to sign a consent form.
Forms
- consent form
- consent forms
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Commentary
Consent forms must clearly state the purpose, risks, and rights to ensure valid consent; ambiguous language can undermine enforceability.
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