consent

consent,

n the concurrence of wills; permission.

consent, express,

n consent directly given by voice or in writing.

consent, implied,

n consent made evident by signs, actions, or facts, or by inaction or silence.

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consent

in law, voluntary agreement with an action proposed by another, e.g. agreement to treat, to euthanatize. Consent is an act of reason so that the person consenting must be sane and of sufficient age to be capable of giving consent. Written consent is an agreement in writing.

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informed consent

agreement to a proposition when the consenting person is in possession of all of the facts relevant to the decision. In the eyes of the law the consent of a client to a surgical operation, to a financial expenditure, to euthanasia carries no authority unless the client is fully informed about what is to be done and what the alternatives are. If this is not done the client is entitled to sue for damages if the outcome is unsatisfactory.

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consent Medtalk A voluntary yielding of a person's free will to another. See Informed consent, Presumed consent.