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Informed Consent and Why It Matters
Informed consent is a fundamental premise in modern healthcare, research, and other fields where people’s autonomy and rights are vital. It symbolizes the ethical obligation to respect people’s autonomy in making decisions about their own bodies, health, and involvement in research or therapies. Beyond its importance in clinical contexts, informed consent pervades many facets of our lives, including digital privacy agreements and consumer contracts. Its significance rests not just in legal compliance but also in sustaining essential ethical ideals such as transparency, autonomy, and respect for human dignity. In this chapter, we will look at the core of informed consent, including its historical roots, ethical ...
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