Informed Consent Notice

At OneHealth Clinic, we believe that good healthcare is a partnership. This notice explains our approach to informed consent, ensuring you are an active participant in every decision about your health.

1. What is Informed Consent?

Informed consent is more than just a signature on a form. It is an ongoing process of communication between you and your healthcare provider that results in your permission to undergo a specific medical treatment or procedure.

True consent means you have received and understand the information you need to make a decision that is right for you, and that your decision is given voluntarily, without pressure or coercion.

2. The Information You Will Receive

Before any treatment, procedure, or test (except in specific emergencies), your doctor will discuss the following with you in a clear and understandable way:

The Nature of the Treatment: What is the proposed treatment, test, or procedure?
The Expected Benefits: What are the potential positive outcomes or goals?
The Material Risks & Side Effects: What are the significant or common risks, discomforts, or possible side effects?
Reasonable Alternatives: What other options are available, including the option of no treatment at all?
The Consequences of No Treatment: What could happen if you choose not to proceed?
Costs & Practical Details: Any relevant information about the cost, duration, and what to expect during and after.

You are encouraged to ask questions until you feel fully informed.

3. Your Role in the Process

As our patient, you have the right to:

Be given information in a language and manner you understand.
Ask questions and receive clear answers.
Take time to consider your options, discuss them with family, and seek a second opinion if you wish.
Agree to all, some, or none of the proposed care.
Change your mind and withdraw consent at any time, even after you have given it.

Your consent is specific to the discussed plan. If the plan changes significantly, a new consent discussion will take place.

4. How Consent is Documented

Consent can be expressed in several ways:

Verbal Consent: For simple, low-risk interventions (e.g., a routine vaccination).
Written Consent: For procedures with greater complexity or risk (e.g., minor surgery). You will be asked to sign a specific consent form.
Implied Consent: Your actions may indicate consent, such as rolling up your sleeve for a blood test.

The method used will always be appropriate to the level of risk and complexity involved.

5. Special Circumstances

Medical Photography: We may request to take clinical photographs for your medical record to track progress. Separate consent will be sought for any use beyond your personal medical record.
Use of Health Information: Your personal and health information is managed according to our Privacy Policy. Your consent for treatment includes consent for our clinical team to use your information to provide that care.
Minors & Dependents: For patients under the age of 18 or those unable to consent for themselves, consent will be sought from a parent, guardian, or legally authorized representative.

6. Our Promise to You

We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards. Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, heard, and empowered throughout your care journey.

Informed consent is the foundation of trust in our doctor-patient relationship.

7. Questions & Further Clarification

You are welcome to discuss any aspect of consent with your doctor or any member of our team at any time.

If you have questions about this notice or our consent process in general, please contact us:

OneHealth Clinic
Pangsapuri Duta Hijauan

Malaysia
Phone: +60 11-2151 6889

This Informed Consent Notice is intended to explain our general philosophy and process. Specific details and risks will always be discussed with you personally before any treatment.