informed consent in medicine theme

The idea in medical ethics that to the extent possible, a patient should not be subjected to a treatment unless they have consented to it with a clear understanding of its implications.

3 total · 2 major · 1 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
voy5x08 major The Doctor struggled with whether or not to treat B'Elanna without her consent.
voy5x11 major The Doctor likened what Janeway’s wiping of his memories to a Doctor forcing a procedure on a patient against the patient’s will.
ds95x10 minor Julian refused to go against Benjamin's wishes to forgo life saving surgery without the consent of his closest relative Jake.