Requiring informed consent

Description

Requiring informed consent involves ensuring that individuals are fully informed about the nature, risks, and benefits of any intervention, procedure, or agreement before participation or acceptance. This strategy protects individuals from exploitation, coercion, or harm by mandating clear communication and voluntary agreement. It remedies problems of abuse, misunderstanding, and lack of autonomy by establishing transparent processes and documentation, thereby upholding ethical standards and safeguarding personal rights in medical, research, legal, and other decision-making contexts.