ABSTRACT
Informed consent constitutes a fundamental element of modern medical relationships, embodying the patient’s autonomy and representing a universally recognized ethical principle. The present paper examines the civil law foundations of informed consent, the essential elements required for its validity, the scope of liability arising from breaches of the standard of disclosure, and special case of informed consent in the context of clinical trials. While the primary focus lies on the Georgian legal framework governing informed consent, the paper also reviews international case law and regulatory instruments to highlight current challenges in medical practice and to propose recommendations.
Nana Uznadze, Patient’s Informed Consent and the Physician’s Civil Liability Within the Scope of Standard Treatment and Clinical Trials, Journal of Law, 2 (2025). Published 30 December 2025.
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