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- Title
Comparison of Informed Consent in Indian & Australian Physiotherapy Clinical Practice.
- Authors
Mehta, Neha
- Abstract
Title: Comparison of informed consent in Indian & Australian physiotherapy clinical practice..Design: Review of literature by incorporating a case study which compares the obligations of obtaining informed consent in India and Australia and by identifying the barriers in obtaining it in India. Conclusion: Despite of some hurdles, some elements of informed consent can be practically implemented in Indian physiotherapy clinical practice, and it should be obtained for respecting patient autonomy and for enhancing therapeutic outcome.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; INDIA; DECISION making; INFORMED consent (Medical law); PATIENTS; LEGAL status of patients; PHYSICAL therapy
- Publication
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 2012, Vol 6, Issue 4, p71
- ISSN
0973-5674
- Publication type
Article