Does the right of a doctor to prescribe a branded drug without informed consent of the patient constitute a violation of patient's rights?

Bansal, R K2003-10-242009-05-292003-10-242009-05-292003-10-24Bansal RK. Does the right of a doctor to prescribe a branded drug without informed consent of the patient constitute a violation of patient's rights? Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2003 Oct; 57(10): 458-60http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/68007engDrug Prescriptions --economicsDrugs, GenericHumansIndiaInformed Consent --ethicsPatient RightsPhysicians --ethicsDoes the right of a doctor to prescribe a branded drug without informed consent of the patient constitute a violation of patient's rights?Letter