+**Informed consent** is the ethical principle ensuring an individual's voluntary agreement to a proposed action, made with full understanding of its nature and potential implications. It is a cornerstone of [autonomy](/wiki/autonomy) and [bioethics](/wiki/bioethics), safeguarding an individual's right to make decisions about their own body and participation.
+## See also
+- [Privacy](/wiki/privacy)
+- [Human Rights](/wiki/human_rights)
+- [Medical Ethics](/wiki/medical_ethics)
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