HEALTHCARE CONCERN

Healthcare Concern

Healthcare Concern

Introduction

This paper discusses one of the most debated issues of contemporary age facing the healthcare professionals, doctors and others involved in the field of healthcare service - the informed consent. There have been many cases that have come to light due to improper handling of patients on part of physicians due to some issue that were directly related to informed consent.

The Doctrine of Informed Consent

The doctrine of informed consent requires that a client be informed of potential benefits and risks of contemplated treatments, expected prognosis with and without treatment, and any possible alternative treatments, prior to entering ...