The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Minor Assent
1. Minor Assent Minor assent refers to the affirmative agreement of a child—typically under the age of legal consent—to participate in a medical procedure or…
Opt-In Consent
1. Opt-In Consent Opt-in consent is a proactive form of consent where individuals must affirmatively agree—typically by checking a box, signing a form, or clicking…
Opt-Out Consent
1. Opt-Out Consent Opt-out consent is a model where an individual’s consent is assumed by default, and they must take action to decline or withdraw…
Proxy Consent
1. Proxy Consent Proxy consent is the process by which a legally authorized representative—such as a parent, guardian, or healthcare proxy—gives consent on behalf of…
Revocable Consent
1. Revocable Consent Revocable consent refers to a form of consent that can be withdrawn by the individual at any time, regardless of whether the…
Specific Consent
1. Specific Consent Specific consent refers to an individual’s explicit agreement to a clearly defined action, such as a particular medical procedure, data use, or…
Video Consent
1. Video Consent Video consent is the process of capturing a patient’s informed agreement to a medical procedure, data use, or research participation through a…
Voluntary Consent
1. Voluntary Consent Voluntary consent refers to a patient’s or participant’s freely given agreement to undergo a medical procedure, participate in a clinical study, or…
Webforms
1. What Are Webforms? Webforms are digital forms hosted on web pages that allow users to input and submit data online. In healthcare, webforms are…
Capacity To Consent
1. Capacity to Consent Capacity to consent refers to an individual’s legal and cognitive ability to understand relevant information about a medical procedure or data…
Conditional Logic
1. Conditional Logic Conditional logic is a form-building feature that dynamically changes the content or flow of a digital form based on user responses. In…
Consent Form Template
1. What Is a Consent Form Template? A consent form template is a pre-designed, reusable structure that healthcare organizations use to capture patient consent for…