Which regulation in Bangladesh mandates that patients must provide voluntary and informed permission before any medical intervention?
A The concept of informed consent under BMDC guidelines
B The Patients’ Rights Act of Bangladesh
C The Medical Negligence Prevention Act
D The Bangladesh Health and Safety Code
Solution
Correct Answer: Option A
- The correct answer is The concept of informed consent under BMDC guidelines because the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) explicitly mandates that patients must give voluntary and informed permission before any medical intervention.
- This ensures respect for patient autonomy, ethical treatment, and legal protection for both patients and healthcare providers.
- Other regulations like the Patients’ Rights Act do not specifically mandate informed consent as clearly as the BMDC guidelines.
- Thus, the BMDC guidelines are the primary authoritative source governing informed consent in Bangladesh.