Consent
The voluntary and informed agreement, or the agreement of an authorized substitute decision-maker, to a proposed health care action, service, care-related activity, or collection, use, or disclosure of health information. In emergency circumstances, care may proceed without prior consent where permitted by applicable law and professional standards.
Relationships
| From class | Relationship | To class |
|---|---|---|
| Consent | is a | Legal information |
| Advance directive | is a | Consent |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Consent. Accessed November 02, 2026.
