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Critical Points

* Informed consent is a cornerstone of modern medical practice.

* Informed consent does not make the patient an equal partner in the therapeutic relationship.

* A proper informed consent must reflect the individual patient's special circumstances.

* Informed consent is a vehicle for fostering communication between physicians and patients.

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