
Watching a loved one go through a challenging time in their lives is always emotional, but it can be even more so when you feel as though you’re out of control of the outcome of their decisions. Informed consent is a legal term that refers to the requirement of medical professionals to obtain consent from an individual and to ensure that the person fully understands the gravity of their decision. This could include gaining the patient’s consent before performing a specific medical procedure but can become more complicated when it is determined that an individual is no longer capable of personally making these decisions.
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