PRINCIPALS OF PATIENT INFORMED CONSENT

Abstract

The obligation of doctors to inform patients is inseparable from the requirement to receive informed consent. The two parts are mandatory for any medical procedures and interventions. The main requirements for the informed consent include rationality, sufficient and clear information, free will and the form of consent conforming to the legal acts. However, the informed consent is not an absolute requirement as the patient has a right to remain uninformed. Additionally, under certain circumstances it might be impossible to inform patients or to receive consent from patients or their duly authorised representatives. The objectives of the article is to frame the concept and the requirements for informed consent.