Glossary term
Informed consent: Informed consent means the patient has been given enough understandable information about benefits, harms, alternatives and uncertainties to make a voluntary decision.
Why this term matters
This is a trust-building concept for any medical-patient site.
UK medical cannabis context
NICE and GMC both stress informed decision-making and sufficient information.
What not to assume
Consent is not meaningful if risks or licensing status are minimised.
Careful wording: Avoid language that pressures the patient or glamorises a decision.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.