The doctrine of informed consent in surgical practice.
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چکیده
Physicians and other professionals in the field of medicine have to perform invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients as part of their duties. There is a legal basis upon which these procedures are done; this is called 'informed consent.' Sociocultural factors have strong influence on the sick role. These factors influence the application of informed consent in Nigeria.
منابع مشابه
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of African medicine
دوره 10 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011