informed consent

• Término jurídico y médico que designa el proceso por el cual un paciente o participante acepta voluntariamente someterse a un procedimiento médico, tratamiento o investigación tras haber sido plenamente informado de los riesgos, beneficios y alternativas.

A legal and medical term referring to the process by which a patient or participant voluntarily agrees to a medical procedure, treatment, or research after being fully informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

1. Medical consentB2formal

   Permission granted by a patient to a medical professional for a treatment or procedure, after being fully informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

   consentimiento informado

   • The doctor obtained informed consent before performing the surgery.
   • Patients must sign an informed consent form for any experimental treatment.
   • Informed consent is a fundamental ethical requirement in medical practice.

2. Legal consentB2formal

   Agreement given by a person to participate in a legal or research activity, based on a clear understanding of the facts and implications.

   consentimiento informado

   • The researcher explained the study details to ensure informed consent from all participants.
   • Informed consent is required before any personal data can be collected.
   • The lawyer confirmed that the client gave informed consent to the contract terms.