Informed Consent from a Historical, Societal, Ethical, Legal, and Practical Perspective
Lee M. Jameson, Sandra Al-Tarawneh
Abstract
Informed consent is often perceived as a regulatory obligation without recognizing its educational potential in the dynamic provider/patient relationship. This article discusses the complex interaction of ethics, society, and law through a historical and practical perspective. The purpose is to provide general dentists and specialists with a comprehensive understanding of the complexity and practical dimensions of informed consent.
Topics & Concepts
ObligationInformed consentPerspective (graphical)Engineering ethicsPsychologyPolitical scienceMedicineLawAlternative medicineEngineeringComputer sciencePathologyArtificial intelligenceMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesEthics in medical practicePatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare