Helping others is the nature of being a physician. Seeing the positive and corrective results from treatment can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of medical practice. And, the duty to treat is codified in law. Yet, the duty to treat is limited in scope. The prudent practitioner will not only know the extent […]
Many cases are won and lost on the issue of informed consent. The procedure may have gone well, or the outcome may be perfect. But, if the patient wasn’t aware of the risks, other treatment options, etc., (or can claim there was no awareness of the risk, etc.) a cause of action for negligence can still be […]