Check that the form matches the treatment you discussed. For a planned procedure, resolve unclear wording before you sign.
Check the treatment details
- Check your name, procedure, treatment area and side when relevant. Ask staff to explain or correct missing or inconsistent details.
- Ask what the form says about risks and possible changes to the planned procedure. Refer medical questions to the treating clinician.
Understand each permission
- Request language support for wording you cannot understand. Do not rely on an unexplained signature box.
- If photography or promotional use appears, ask what each permission covers. Discuss your choices before agreeing.
Keep the completed documents
- Ask for a copy of the completed consent form. Check how to obtain it if it is not issued immediately.
- Keep consent, the cost estimate and aftercare instructions together. They answer different questions about your treatment.
Sources and update
Editorial source check: September 10, 2026. No independent clinical review is claimed.
- NHS — consent to treatment
- NHS — questions for your clinician
- Samsung Medical Center — document requests
UK and US sources support general health information. Their local rules are not presented as Korean law.
General information. Discuss your care with a qualified clinician.
Med-in-Korea Editorial Team · Editorial policy
