Le consentement éclairé
Example: Le consentement éclairé est essentiel avant toute recherche médicale.
Definition
"Le consentement éclairé" refers to the process by which a patient or research participant voluntarily agrees to participate after being fully informed about the purpose, risks, benefits, and procedures involved. It is essential before any medical research to ensure ethical treatment and respect for autonomy.
Etymology
The term "le consentement éclairé" comes from French, where "consentement" means consent or agreement, and "éclairé" means enlightened or informed. Together, it literally translates to 'informed consent,' highlighting the importance of understanding before agreeing. Did you know this concept became widely recognized in medical ethics after World War II to protect patient rights?
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"Le consentement éclairé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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