What are the legal and ethical implications of administering medication without patient consent?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18647223
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Abstract

Administering medication without patient consent has both legal and ethical consequences, emphasizing the importance of respecting patient autonomy and ensuring compliance with informed consent protocols, with exceptions primarily in emergent situations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics and bioethics in healthcare Medical and Health Sciences Research Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
14 February 2026
Language
EN