Consent and confidentiality constitute the cornerstone of ethical and legal practice in healthcare management, ensuring respect for patient autonomy, dignity, and trust while also safeguarding healthcare professionals from legal liability. In modern healthcare systems, where medical decisions often involve complex interventions and sensitive personal data, the principles of consent and confidentiality operate as fundamental rights of patients and corresponding duties of healthcare providers. Consent refers to the voluntary agreement of a patient to receive medical treatment or participate in a procedure after being adequately informed. Legally, consent transforms what would otherwise be an unlawful act into a permissible one. Any medical intervention without valid consent may amount to battery or negligence. Ethically, consent is rooted in the principle of autonomy, which recognizes the patient’s right to make decisions about their own body and health. This principle is especially significant in contemporary healthcare, where paternalistic models have largely been replaced by patient-centered care approaches. Different types of consent exist in healthcare practice. Implied consent is inferred from a patient’s actions or conduct, such as when a patient extends their arm for a blood test. It is generally applicable in routine and non-invasive procedures. Express consent, on the other hand, is explicitly given either orally or in writing. Oral consent is acceptable for minor procedures, while written consent is essential for major surgeries, invasive procedures, or those involving significant risks. Informed consent is the most critical form, requiring that the patient be fully educated about the nature, purpose, risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed treatment before agreeing to it. Proxy consent or substituted consent is obtained from a legally authorized representative when the patient is incapable of giving consent, such as in cases involving minors, unconscious patients, or individuals with mental incapacity. The principles of informed consent are central to ethical medical practice. The first principle is disclosure, which obligates the healthcare provider to provide complete and understandable information about the treatment. The second is comprehension, ensuring that the patient understands the information provided; this may require communication in simple language or in the patient’s preferred language. The third is voluntariness, which means that the patient’s decision must be made freely, without coercion or undue influence. The fourth is competence, referring to the patient’s ability to make decisions; a competent patient must have the mental capacity to understand information and appreciate the consequences of their decisions. Finally, consent itself must be explicit and documented, particularly