O consentimento informado
Example: O consentimento informado é essencial antes de qualquer procedimento médico.
Definition
"O consentimento informado" refers to the process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a medical procedure or participation in research after being fully informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives. It ensures respect for the patient's autonomy and decision-making rights.
Etymology
The phrase "o consentimento informado" originates from Portuguese, combining 'consentimento,' meaning consent or agreement, and 'informado,' meaning informed or provided with information. This concept gained prominence in medical ethics to emphasize the importance of patient awareness and voluntary agreement.
Learn to use this word actively
"O consentimento informado" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 108 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the informed consent