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Background: "Informed consent" is one of the most important issues in the medical ethics . Different points of view have proposed different opinions about it. In this Paper, we have reviewed different opinions and explained "Informed consent" based on Islamic view in Iran. In this article , we offered a review of the history, past studies and the components of the Informed consent and proposed a justifiable approach to the informed consent in treatment process . Methods: This paper was prepared after searching related researches, papers, guidelines and books and consulting with experts. Conclusion: A suitable interaction and transparency in treatment process between practitioner and patient has an important effect on patient's trust and increases the cooperation with the medical team and improves the results of the treatment. By evaluating the condition, using suggested criteria in three levels of knowledge, attitude and practice in health care centers, and measuring possible differences between them (KAP gap) we would be able to design a suitable program for educational and management intervention, aimed to removing the recognized problems.