Informed Consent from a Historical, Societal, Ethical, Legal, and Practical Perspective.

Published in: Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists (2022)

Informed consent is often perceived as a regulatory obligation without recognizing its educational potential in the dynamic provider/patient relationship. This article discusses the complex interaction of ethics, society, and law through a historical and practical perspective. The purpose is to provide general dentists and specialists with a comprehensive understanding of the complexity and practical dimensions of informed consent.

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