Patients Rights and Informed Consent

Course overview

Patients rights and informed consent are foundational to ethical, legal, and patient-centered healthcare. Failure to respect patient rights or obtain valid informed consent is a frequent source of complaints, adverse events, and legal action. National patient safety and regulatory data demonstrate that consent and communication failures contribute significantly to preventable harm. This course reviews core patient rights, elements of informed consent, documentation standards, and patient safety implications within healthcare settings.