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How good are we at addressing an individual’s moral, cultural and religious views when choosing animal-derived dressing products?

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How good are we at addressing an individual’s moral, cultural and religious views when choosing animal-derived dressing products?

Gemma Davies, Jonathan Brocklehurst, Samantha Holloway
5 November 2021

The principle of consent is a fundamental aspect of medical ethics and international human rights law (NHS, 2019). Individuals are required to consent to treatment before they receive any type of intervention, test or examination. This applies equally whether a person is consenting to a surgical procedure or a wound product/dressing/ device.

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