Informed consent is one of the fundamental principles of modern medicine, reflecting personal autonomy and the right to self-determination in relation to a proposed medical intervention. Although it is theoretically presented as a clear legal rule, according to which the patient receives relevant information and independently decides on their treatment, in practice, particularly in oncology, this concept takes on far more complex dimensions. It is precisely in this field of medicine that its sociological and ethical aspects come to the forefront, far exceeding the mere formality of signing a consent form.

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