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Philosophy 3103Copyright © 2007, Richard Lee Autumn 2007
 

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


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