The Written Informed Consent Act
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Senator [Name Not Provided in Source] introduced this bill in the Senate. It would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to obtain written informed consent from veterans before providing certain medical treatments or participating in clinical research.
Why it matters: This is a procedural change intended to ensure veterans have a paper trail documenting their agreement to medical interventions.
Who it affects
- Veterans receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a Senate bill; please consult the official text before relying on it for legal or medical decisions.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document