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Review
. 2011 Jan-Mar;10(1):1-5.
doi: 10.4103/1596-3519.76558.

The doctrine of informed consent in surgical practice

Y Z Lawal  1 , E S Garba, M O Ogirima, I L Dahiru, M I Maitama, K Abubakar
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Review

The doctrine of informed consent in surgical practice

Y Z Lawal et al. Ann Afr Med. 2011 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

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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