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Patient Consent

Meaning

Patient Consent is the ethical and legal principle in clinical practice that mandates a healthcare provider must obtain explicit permission from a patient before initiating any medical treatment, diagnostic procedure, or research participation. For the consent to be valid, it must be informed, voluntary, and the patient must possess the capacity to understand the nature, risks, benefits, and alternatives of the proposed intervention. In the hormonal health and wellness space, this process ensures the patient is fully aware of the potential effects, including long-term implications, of hormone therapies or complex personalized protocols.