Turkish historians have uncovered the oldest-known example of a signed written consent form. Dating back to the 16th Century Ottoman Empire, the discovery suggests the use of these forms — in this ...

Long before the written consent form was adopted in the West, it was apparently in practice in the 16th Century Ottoman Empire, according to some Turkish historians. It wasn’t until the 1947 Nuremberg ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. If you have a medical practice, it’s easy to think ...

The term consent to treatment refers to the voluntary agreement of a person to receive medical care, treatment, or services. A healthcare professional must provide adequate treatment information and ...