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    Overview of the Legal Requirement of Informed Consent Within the Doctor Patient Relationship in Nigeria.
    (2024-12) Noah Okikiayo SULAIMON
    This research delves into the critical importance, legal and ethical necessity of consent and informed consent in the doctor-patient relationship in Nigeria. It explores the ethical and legal foundations, the significance of patient autonomy, and the implications of informed decision- making. In the realm of healthcare, the doctor-patient relationship stands as a cornerstone of trust, communication, and shared decision-making. Central to this dynamic alliance are the principles of consent and informed consent, which hold profound implications for ethical healthcare practices. This research embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the role of consent with emphasis on informed consent within the doctor-patient relationship, with a particular focus on the critical significance of informed consent as a legal requirement. Looking into the ethical, legal, and practical dimensions, this study illuminates the bulk of obligations, responsibilities, and benefits that underpin the concept of consent in modern healthcare. By analyzing historical contexts, legal frameworks, ethical considerations, communication dynamics, and patient outcomes, this research seeks to provide a holistic understanding of the necessity of consent and informed consent in the doctor-patient relationship. The findings of this study contribute to the ongoing discourse on healthcare ethics, emphasizing the fundamental importance of consent as a bedrock principle in promoting patient autonomy, ethical healthcare delivery, and patient- centered care. Keywords: consent, informed consent, doctor patient relationship, legal, healthcare