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Informed Consent

Informed consent is the process by which a patient agrees to treatment after understanding what it involves, its expected benefits, material risks and reasonable alternatives, including doing nothing. It is a legal and ethical requirement across Australian healthcare, not paperwork alone.

In telehealth, consent also covers the mode of care: understanding what can and cannot be assessed remotely and when an in person examination is needed. Good consent is a conversation, and patients are always free to ask questions or decline.

WMedically reviewed by Dr. Wesam Abujalala, Medical Director, Holistica HealthLast updated 11 August 2026

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