Parameters of
Informed Consent

In order for [procedure] treatment to be morally permitted, it is necessary to obtain at least the [freedom] [competence] [understanding] [directness] [voice] of the affected party.

voicedirectnessfreedomunderstanding competenceprocedure
consentexplicitfreecomprehendedcompetentemergency
silenceproxy|disclosed|beneficial
|impliedpressureduninformed|nonbeneficial
refusalpresumedcoercedmisinformedincompetentdetrimental


Richard Lee, rlee@uark.edu, last modified: 2 March 2010