From the patient's perspective, informed consent provides empowerment, confidence and reassurance. It promotes a sense of control, often leading to higher satisfaction and trust in healthcare ...

The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams ...

Hospitals performing pelvic and other sensitive exams for training purposes without patients’ explicit consent, including on anesthetized patients, won’t be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid ...

Unlike the 1998 Harry Benjamin Standards of Care, the informed consent model doesn’t believe that people need therapy before they can make a decision about whether HRT is right for them.