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Why informed consent can feel like informed powerlessness

I had to sign forms saying I understand the risks but honestly I have no idea what I'm consenting to and that scares me more than the surgery.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The illusion of choice in medical decisions often highlights our fundamental lack of control over bodily outcomes.

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