Consent to medical care

2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Joseph Millum, Danielle Bromwich
DOI: 10.4324/9781003287391-8
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Most people receive medical care at multiple times in their lives. Many common medical procedures—like a blood pressure test, a vaccination, or sutures—involve a medical professional touching the patient’s body. This chapter examines the question: what gives a clinician permission to treat a patient?

Fields of Study & Subjects

Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Digital Imaging in Medicine

Publication details

Pages
89–106
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter