Dr. MedLaw explains the importance of discussing risks, benefits, and alternatives in a manner the patient fully understands ...

Trans patients have always had to sign informed consent forms, but Citino said the new ones are an additional hurdle.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams ...

On Monday, the federal government issued new recommendations that require hospitals to get consent before conducting intimate exams on patients, especially those under anesthesia. The Scripps News ...

The state of New York is revising a law that would have prohibited hospitals and health care practices from requiring patients to sign “consent to pay” forms before receiving treatment. NY Public ...

Gov. Bill Lee says changes may be needed to a new law that requires schools to get parental consent before nurses offer students bandages.

Informed consent is a vital part of healthcare, ensuring that patients understand their treatment options and can make choices about their care. This process builds trust between patients and ...

The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn't go far enough.

Oklahoma's HB 1018 would mandate written consent for pelvic exams on unconscious women, addressing a long-standing issue of consent in medical practices.

MD Anderson is working with startup HealthEx to develop artificial-intelligence-based tools to simplify the patient data consent process.

On Monday, the federal government issued new recommendations that require hospitals to get consent before conducting intimate exams on patients, especially those under anesthesia. The Scripps News ...

On Monday, the federal government issued new recommendations that require hospitals to get consent before conducting intimate exams on patients, especially those under anesthesia. The Scripps News ...