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Turkey allows electronic consent for medical procedures
Turkey has introduced electronic consent for medical procedures under a regulation that took effect on 27 October 2026.
It covers first-, second- and third-level health facilities.
Patients can review a consent form through e-Nabız or a link sent to their verified mobile number.
If they agree to a procedure, they can confirm with a one-time SMS code, either directly through e-Nabız or through the health facility's system.
Identity checks are required before electronic consent can begin, and phone verification through a facility's system lasts 12 months before it must be renewed.
Consent forms and details such as the date, time and staff involved will be stored in the Ministry of Health's central health data system and made available through e-Nabız.
Legal representatives must consent for children and restricted patients; electronic consent cannot be taken if a representative is absent or cannot be verified.
Turkey has introduced electronic informed consent for medical procedures through a regulation published on 27 October 2026.
Patients can approve consent forms through e-Nabız or a healthcare facility’s electronic system, using a one-time SMS code.
The regulation covers first-, second- and third-level healthcare facilities.
Patients must have their identity and mobile phone number verified before electronic consent can be given.
Electronic consent records will be stored in the Ministry of Health’s central health data system and made available through e-Nabız.
- Who
- Patients receiving medical care in Turkey; legal representatives provide electronic consent for children and patients under legal restrictions.
- What
- A new regulation allows informed consent for medical procedures to be given electronically, with a one-time SMS code.
- When
- It was published and took effect on 27 October 2026.
- Where
- First-, second- and third-level healthcare facilities in Turkey, through e-Nabız or a facility’s electronic system.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Publication and effective date
- 27 October 2026
- Consent channels
- e-Nabız or a healthcare facility’s electronic system
- SMS verification
- A one-time code
- Phone verification validity
- 12 months
- Record access
- Patients can access electronic consent forms through e-Nabız
- Legal representatives
- Required to give electronic consent for children and patients under legal restrictions