Informed consent in contact lens practice
Harris, M.G.; Dister, R.E.
Journal of the American Optometric Association 58(3): 230-236
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244 PMID: 3471807 Document Number: 289859
The legal doctrine of informed consent mandates that the doctor provide sufficient information so a patient can refuse or consent to an optometric procedure in a knowledgeable, intelligent manner. Informed consent is especially important in contact lens practice. The informed consent procedures presented here are simple and straightforward. They should be a natural part of optometric practice, and will better educate patients who will less likely be displeased with the course of treatment because of unrealistic expectations.