Voluntary authorization, by a patient or research subject, with full comprehension of the risks involved, for diagnostic or investigative procedures, and for medical and surgical treatment.
Consent, Informed
D008318
Malpractice
Failure of a professional person, a physician or lawyer, to render proper services through reprehensible ignorance or negligence or through criminal intent, especially when injury or loss follows. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Professional Negligence,Negligence,Negligence, Professional,Professional Negligences
D014481
United States
A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.