An Overview of the Importance of Consent in the Doctor-Patient Relationship
The importance of informed consent in a doctor-patient relationship cannot be overemphasized as it is what gives the medical practitioner the legal right to provide treatment to a patient. Notwithstanding the effect of non-treatment in cases where consent is not given, medical practitioners must ensure that this ethical standard is complied with to avoid liability and breach of the patient's right to self-determination.
