what is the informed consent mandate in the patient bill of rights?
Informed Consent Law - US. 1  American Cancer Society - Patient's Bill of Rights Here you will find a summary of the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities that was adopted by the US Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in 1998. It is also known as the Patient's Bill of Rights. American Medical Association - Informed Consent - Patient Physician Relationship. Informed consent is more than simply getting a patient to sign a written consent form. It is a process of communication between a patient and physician that results in the patient's authorization or agreement to undergo a specific medical intervention.