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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
Year : 2012, Volume : 6, Issue : 4
First page : ( 71) Last page : ( 76)
Print ISSN : 0973-5666. Online ISSN : 0973-5674.

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.

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Keywords

Informed Consent, Patient Autonomy, Barriers, Physiotherapy, Therapeutic outcome.

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