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Do hospitals need to get patient’s consent before carrying out a new and I tested procedure on them even if it is to save them?
It is very important to run any procedure through the patient first before carrying it out on them, whether new or tested procedures. No matter what, even if it is to their benefit. And, if the patient is not conscious or old enough to make those decisions, it is highly important that the hospital contact their family members to seek consent. It is very important.
Patients have a legal right to be told any information that relates to their medical condition and their treatment. The signed consent form is considered a legal document.
As a patient, it is you who must decide about your medical treatment, although it is important to consider the advice of your doctor. Informed consent is a process of finding out information about the recommended treatment, and weighing up the benefits and risks involved. It is not about just signing a form.