JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Washington County, Tennessee Schools are sending out consent forms to parents and guardians for permission to administer medical care to students. Washington County ...

As Arelis Corona’s daughter, Kiara, heads back to college, Arelis will rest a little easier knowing Kiara has signed a medical authorization form. It's a simple, yet significant, document saying it’s ...

Imagine you go under anesthesia for a procedure and a pelvic or prostate exam is performed on you without your knowledge. A Yale University bioethicist says it happens all over the country, including ...

The term consent to treatment refers to the voluntary agreement of a person to receive medical care, treatment, or services. A healthcare professional must provide adequate treatment information and ...