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Third-Party Consent

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Definition: Informed consent given by someone other than the patient or research subject.  do not confuse with THIRD-PARTY PAYMENTS see INSURANCE, HEALTH, REIMBURSEMENT   
See Also Legal Guardians; Proxy; Treatment Refusal
Examples Parental Consent
Other names Consents, Community; Consent, Third-Party; Consent, Third Party; Consent, Spousal; Consent, Community; Community Consents; Third Party Consent; Community Consent; Spousal Consent

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