As used in this subchapter:

(1) “Health-care practitioner” means as defined in § 701 of this title.

(2) “Health-care professional” means as defined in § 701 of this title.

(3) “Informed consent” means the signing of a consent form by the patient or a person authorized to make health care decision on behalf of the patient that satisfies all of the following conditions:

a. Is written in plain language.

b. Is dated.

c. Includes a description of the procedure to be performed.

d. States if there will be a student or resident that will perform or be present at the patient’s examination.

82 Del. Laws, c. 211, § 1;

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