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Lack of Informed Consent

By law, doctors are only allowed to provide treatment to a patient if that patient or an authorized proxy gives their informed consent. Informed consent does not simply mean that the patient says “yes,” it also requires that they have received all appropriate information regarding their treatment to enable them to make a decision with the fullest possible impression of the facts.

If you have received treatment for a medical problem without giving informed consent, you may be able to pursue financial compensation through a medical malpractice claim. If you would like to learn more about the services we offer, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.

Requirements for Informed Consent

In order to be truly informed, you will need to be told about several aspects of your treatment. For example, you will need to be informed about:

  • The name and qualifications of the physician
  • Your specific medical condition
  • The risks of the procedure
  • The purpose of the procedure
  • The alternatives available
  • The chances of success
  • The recovery time necessary
  • The cost of the procedure

If you are not educated on all of these aspects of your proposed treatment, your consent cannot be regarded as having been truly informed. If your physician fails to inform you about any of these aspects of your treatment before you give consent, you may be able to sue for medical malpractice. This might be necessary, for instance, if you were not advised of the recovery period and missed important professional obligations as a consequence.

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If you were denied your right to make an informed decision about your medical treatment, we can help. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.