Submission

Submission (medicine) is a term used in medicine to describe the act of a patient agreeing to undergo a medical procedure or treatment. This can include anything from a simple blood test to a complex surgery. The process of obtaining submission from a patient is often referred to as obtaining informed consent.

Definition

In the context of medicine, submission refers to the act of a patient agreeing to undergo a medical procedure or treatment. This is often done after the patient has been fully informed about the procedure or treatment, including its potential risks and benefits. This process is known as obtaining informed consent.

Informed Consent

Informed consent is a process in which a healthcare provider educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure or treatment. The goal of informed consent is to allow the patient to make an educated decision about their healthcare. Informed consent is a fundamental principle in medical ethics and international human rights law.

Legal Aspects

In many jurisdictions, obtaining informed consent is a legal requirement before performing medical procedures or treatments. The specifics of what constitutes informed consent can vary, but it generally involves ensuring that the patient understands the nature of the procedure or treatment, its potential risks and benefits, and any alternatives that may be available.

Ethical Aspects

From an ethical perspective, obtaining informed consent is seen as a way of respecting patient autonomy. It allows patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare, and ensures that they are not coerced into undergoing procedures or treatments that they do not fully understand or agree with.

See Also

• Medical ethics
• Patient rights
• Healthcare law

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