Words / B1

in-FORMD/ɪnˈfɔːmd/

Informed means having enough knowledge to decide well: an informed choice; informed consent. Inform is the verb. Knowledgeable is wider; educated is about schooling. NHS: informed consent, not a rushed tick. Do not mix with informal.

Meaning

Having enough knowledge to decide well (an informed choice / informed consent).

Examples

• “NHS forms ask for informed consent, not a rushed tick.”
• “Read the leaflet so you can make an informed choice about the jab.”

Good to know

informed consent / choice / debate. Verb: inform. Mix-up: informal. Clinical ethics / vaccinations. Not a quick tick-box.

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