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In informed conscent, the patient is told about the problem, about the different ways to fix it, and the consequences of having it fixed, the consequences of not fixing it, and the complications that may come from having it fixed.

This is important so that the patient can make an intelligent decision in their own treatment. One particular patient may feel that the pros outweigh the cons in a particular disease/treatment, while another may not. The only way for them to make an informed decision is to have all of this explained to them.

Because of this, if we do any procedures to a patient, we need to get informed consent. They must agree to the procedure, but they must also fully understand all of the relevant information.

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