A doctor needs your permission for medical treatment. Therefore, your doctor must inform you clearly for you to make an informed decision.
- Your doctor should tell you, for example:
- what the problem is according to him or her (the diagnosis);
- how the treatment goes;
- if further tests are needed;
- when and how you will get the results of an examination or test;
- any risks associated with the examination or treatment;
- what your prospects are after treatment;
- how you can contribute to a positive outcome of the treatment;
- if and when you need to come back.