Medication Consent
/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən kənˈsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal authorization given by a patient or their lawful representative permitting medical professionals to administer prescribed medication.
The hospital requires documented medication consent before administering any new drugs.
Forms
- medication consent
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Commentary
Medication consent is a subset of medical consent focusing specifically on permission for pharmaceutical treatment; ensure clarity on who is authorized to give consent.
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