Comparison of Informed Consent in Indian & Australian Physiotherapy Clinical Practice Mehta Neha Post Graduate Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Student, University of Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Australia Online published on 15 January, 2013. Abstract Title Comparison of informed consent in Indian & Australian physiotherapy clinical practice.. Design Review of literature by incorporating a case study which compares the obligations of obtaining informed consent in India and Australia and by identifying the barriers in obtaining it in India Conclusion Despite of some hurdles, some elements of informed consent can be practically implemented in Indian physiotherapy clinical practice, and it should be obtained for respecting patient autonomy and for enhancing therapeutic outcome. Top Keywords Informed Consent, Patient Autonomy, Barriers, Physiotherapy, Therapeutic outcome. Top |