Informed Consent: Express vs Implied

As a registered dietitian, you have a legal and professional requirement to obtain informed consent for a client’s nutrition assessment and treatment. Informed consent can be implied or express.

Using your professional judgement, you’ll need to assess whether implied or express consent is required. This is where your knowledge and training comes in handy.

Deciding whether to use implied or express consent may depend on the nutrition services offered and the degree of risk to your clients.