**Guest Post by Dr. Sherri TenPenny**
There’s a linguistic shift happening inside the walls of hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient clinics—one that most people won’t notice until it’s too late. The word “vaccine” is vanishing from medical consent forms. In its place is a far broader, far murkier term being used: **biologics**.
### Let’s Clarify Some Definitions
**Biologics** refers specifically to a class of therapeutic drugs and medical products that are produced from living organisms or their components (e.g., made from proteins, organ cells, tissues, blood, tallow, gelatin, glycerol, etc.). Biologics are specifically regulated medical products that are made from or contain components of living organisms.
On the other hand, **biogenics** is a broader, more general term meaning produced by living organisms or biological processes. It could be anything made by a living organism—plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, etc.
**Examples of biogenics:**
– Tree resin (produced by plants)
– Coral or seashells (made by marine animals)
– Methane (from decaying organic matter)
– Alcohol (from yeast fermentation)
Therefore, all biological products are biogenic, but not all biogenic materials are biological products.
That means many new, modern medicines labeled “cutting-edge,” from mRNA injections to bioengineered cells, fall into the category of medically regulated biogenic products.
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### The Redefinition of Medicine
At first glance, it may sound harmless. But buried in the word salad of admission paperwork is a seismic change you might be agreeing to without realizing it.
As a patient in a hospital, you could be injected, infused, or implanted with a biologic product you never specifically discussed with your treating physician—simply because the consent form used a broad term like “biologics” or “biogenics” and you didn’t fully understand the scope of that word.
It’s not that the hospital is secretly adding products; rather, the way the consent forms are worded gives them legal permission to use FDA-approved biologics or biologic materials when they are deemed medically necessary, without first discussing the pros and cons of the product.
You can view the full list of biologics on the FDA’s website. Vaccines are listed among the “approved biologics.” If you blindly sign a consent to receive a biologic, you’ve opened the door to a sweeping range of interventions that go far beyond what most would knowingly authorize.
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### The Purpose and Erosion of Informed Consent
The purpose of requiring informed consent is to promote the autonomy of the individual in medical decision-making. It is a legal doctrine that supports many of our cherished American ideals about our rights as individuals.
For decades, medical care has been governed by the principle that patients must be fully informed, fully aware, and provide informed consent for every healthcare procedure. It was more than a legal requirement; it has long been an ethical cornerstone.
However, as PubMed’s 1996 article, *Legal and Ethical Myths About Informed Consent*, reminds us, even the foundation of informed consent came from a murky beginning. The phrase “informed consent” first appeared in a 1957 California case and was adopted verbatim, without attribution, from an amicus curiae brief submitted by the American College of Surgeons.
Over time, the standard for truly informed consent has quietly been eroded. In many hospitals and clinics, informed consent forms have become little more than a formality: a few checks in digital checkboxes and a scribbled signature on an iPad.
These consent forms are often buried within pages of fine print drafted by attorneys, intentionally dense and difficult to read. Even patients who try to understand the language find it nearly impossible to decipher.
Today, the forms no longer use plain language. Instead of asking, “Do you consent to receive the influenza vaccine or a COVID jab?”, the consent form may now ask if you consent to the use of **biologic agents**.
The assumption is that you, the patient, understand that vaccines are biological agents. This raises the question: **Is the confusing change in language intentional?**
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### “Medically Necessary Biologics” – The Next Frontier
There is a push to categorize biologics as *medically necessary*. Once that phrase becomes standard, it reframes these products as non-optional. That’s a linguistic shift that carries enormous implications.
If something is medically necessary, then refusing it becomes extremely difficult.
Now imagine being prepped for surgery. You’re told you must sign a standard consent for “biologic products as necessary during the procedure.” You sign, thinking it refers to anesthesia, sutures, IV fluids, perhaps antibiotics.
But your body then becomes an open field for whatever the institution or your doctor regards as necessary: a flu shot, a pneumonia shot, a pertussis shot, a monoclonal antibody infusion, or plasma/blood (perhaps from a COVID-vaccinated donor).
You may never know what went into your body unless you ask for the record.
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### What Do Biologics Include?
According to the FDA and Congressional Research Service documents, biologics encompass:
– Vaccines
– Monoclonal antibodies
– Gene therapy
– Whole blood and plasma
– Stem cells and T-cells
– Recombinant proteins
– Growth factors
The side effects of biologics vary depending on the specific product and how it is administered. Because these therapies are derived from living systems and often target the immune system, they can produce a wide range of reactions—from mild and localized to serious or life-threatening.
Examples of side effects include:
– Allergic or hypersensitivity reactions
– Injection site redness, swelling, or pain
– Infusion reactions such as flushing, shortness of breath, or a sudden drop in blood pressure
– Chills, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, and high blood sugar
– More serious effects such as low blood pressure, anaphylaxis, serious infections, cancer, autoimmune reactions, blood clots, heart failure, bleeding disorders, and more
Each biologic drug has its own safety profile, and not all patients will experience these reactions. But because biologics act deeply within the body’s immune and cellular systems, their side effects can be complex, unpredictable, and sometimes severe.
These products are not something you should be given without knowing the risks!
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### The Anesthesia Loophole
Anesthetized patients cannot give or withdraw consent in real-time. Hospitals know this, and legal teams have prepared for it.
That’s why pre-operative consent forms now carry generalized clauses authorizing “treatment using biologic materials.” The rationale sounds protective: “We need flexibility in case of complications.”
The reality is exploitative: “We can administer what we deem appropriate.”
Under this loophole, you could receive a biologic without your explicit approval. Once it’s in your body, it cannot be undone.
While this remains only a theoretical concern at this time, as AI increasingly takes over healthcare and personal options continue to be reduced, it is distinctly possible.
I found court cases where a patient received a biologic without specific consent. While I didn’t find a published U.S. case that squarely says: “Because of the single word biologics in a blanket consent, a sedated patient got a biologic they would have refused,” these cases demonstrate the core risk is real.
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### What You Must Do
We are living in a time when words have become deceptive—from politics to healthcare. To protect yourself, you must re-establish your authority over your own body.
Here’s where to start:
– **Read every word.** Never sign a consent form that contains vague terms like “biologics,” “biogenics,” or “cell-based therapies” without a full explanation from your doctor(s).
– **Ask direct questions.** Ask out loud: “Does this include vaccines, gene therapies, or blood products?” Write their answers and whether you agree or disagree.
– **Refuse in writing.** On both digital and paper copies, clearly state: “I do not consent to the administration of vaccines, biologics, or other synthetic materials.”
– **Get a copy.** Always request a printed copy or photo of your signed form, especially if it was done on an iPad.
– **Have an advocate.** Assign a trusted person to reiterate your refusal verbally and in writing if you are incapacitated. If you don’t have a close friend or family member to help, hire someone from GraithCare.com—they are knowledgeable and worth every penny.
– **Document everything.** After discharge, review your medical record and confirm what was administered. Side effects or complications may not materialize for weeks or months.
This is not paranoia; this is precautionary and wise self-care. The same level of attention you’d give to a financial contract should apply even more importantly to your medical care.
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### Bodily Autonomy Is a Spiritual Battle
At its heart, this is about sovereignty. The right to decide what enters your body—what merges with your cells—is not just a medical decision, it’s a moral and spiritual obligation.
Scripture says our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, not laboratories for untested technologies. To surrender consent to vague, corporate-crafted terms like “biologics” is to give the keys away to your own temple.
I believe every human being deserves the dignity of true informed consent—not coerced compliance through deceptive wording.
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### Closing Thoughts
We are a litigious society, and physicians are always concerned and on the defensive about avoiding lawsuits.
The timeless advice from that 1996 article on how you can best be perceived and help your patient’s decision-making process:
*“Treat patients like people, act sensitively and compassionately, and most of all, talk to patients. Have a conversation, have several; remember that this is a process. In this process, you will gradually come to know your patient’s decision-making style. Furthermore, do not press patients to decide quickly. Do not make them think that you do not have time for them. Because if you do, regardless of how much information they are given, they are going to be angry, and another name for an angry patient is plaintiff.”*
So please, **before you sign anything:**
– Stop.
– Read.
– Ask.
– Refuse if you must.
– Line out what you don’t agree with, initial it, and date it.
Your signature implies permission.
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**About Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny**
Dr. Tenpenny is the founder of Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, a clinic providing integrative medicine throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. She received her training as an osteopathic medical doctor at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri.
Widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and outspoken physicians on vaccine safety, Dr. Tenpenny has been featured on hundreds of radio and national television programs. She has authored several books and contributed chapters to many more. Her articles have been published in at least 14 languages.
Trained in Emergency Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and Integrative Medicine, she is also the founder of multiple businesses, including the nationally recognized Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center and the Tenpenny Health Restoration Centers.
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*This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions.*
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