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 ...

Turkish historians have discovered documentation that shows the first example of a medical consent form dates all the way back to 1524, which makes the Western world far behind in terms of ...

Before a medical practice begins certain treatments on patients, they must get informed consent. Learn about patient consent and what it entails.

Any parent or guardian who brings their child to receive medical care may have to sign a consent form, especially if a procedure or medical test is involved. Consent to undergo care is usually ...

Midway ISD is one of many school districts urging parents to complete consent forms before the new law takes effect next week ...

The Idaho legislature has amended Idaho’s Medical Consent Act. The redlined changes are shown here. Effective July 1, 2023, the rules for medical ...

Colorado medical providers will need to get patients' prior consent before medical students can perform pelvic exams on them while they are unconscious for a procedure under a bill signed into law ...