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Informed Consent Precision

Meaning

Informed Consent Precision refers to the ethical and legal requirement that a patient’s authorization for a medical procedure, treatment, or data use must be based on a comprehensive, clear, and highly specific understanding of the exact risks, benefits, and alternatives involved. This level of precision moves beyond general disclosure to ensure the patient comprehends the nuances of complex interventions, such as individualized hormone or peptide therapies. The clinical translator’s role is to ensure that the patient’s consent is truly autonomous, well-documented, and based on scientifically accurate, context-specific information.