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Aufklärungsgespräch

informed-consent consultation

noun owf-KLEH-roongs-geh-shprehkh Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Usage Note

Aufklärungsgespräch is the legally required discussion in which a doctor explains risks, alternatives, and procedures to a patient before surgery or treatment. Without it, consent is invalid under German law.

Examples

"Vor der Operation fand ein ausführliches Aufklärungsgespräch mit dem Chirurgen statt."

Natural Translation

Before the operation, a detailed informed-consent consultation took place with the surgeon.

Literal Translation

Before the operation a detailed clarification-conversation with the surgeon took place.

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