The human mind has always fascinated scientists, but the quest to understand psychological behavior has led researchers down some disturbingly dark paths.

Let me share something personal. A year ago, I had a routine medical screening done. Needless to say, I physically felt a little, shall we say, mishandled by the technician who conducted the screening ...

Failure to obtain informed consent can result in significant consequences Exceptions to informed consent apply only in limited circumstances Elements of valid informed consent include patient capacity ...

Being informed is a critical part of being an engaged citizen. Trusted sources of information are more important than ever, as they are key in helping citizens make informed decisions when it comes to ...

Smith and Mackie’s feature article addresses the worry that vaccine mandates—for example, requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine—constitute coercive threats that undermine the voluntariness ...

With informed consent, you generally have the right to seek a second opinion or refuse treatment unless refusing poses a danger to the community or a court of law declares you “mentally incompetent.” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Anyone who has had an MRI, a surgical procedure or even a ...

This month, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC’s) new informed consent obligations for insurance brokers take effect. Many brokerages have spent recent weeks grappling with ...