In a democracy, people have the ultimate power. In a dictatorship, the ruler, or dictator, holds all power and control over the country.
A form<span> signed by a patient prior to a medical procedure to confirm that he or she agrees to the procedure and is aware of any risks that might be involved. The primary purpose of the </span>consent form<span> is to provide evidence that the patient gave</span>consent<span> to the procedure in question.</span>