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The doctrine of informed consent in surgical practice

Abstract

Y. Z. Lawal, E. S. Garba, M. O. Ogirima, I. L. Dahiru, M. I. Maitama, K. Abubakar

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.

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