All patients have a right to determine which types of treatment they want and have a right to say what happens to their bodies. In order to do so, they need to have a complete understanding of what their medical options are in order to give informed consent. Informed consent means that you were provided with information about a medical treatment and you agree to receive that treatment. Some states even require you to give written consent, and not just verbal consent.
If a physician does not provide their patient with all of the information they need to make an informed decision and consequently, the patient suffers serious injury or death, the physician may be held responsible for their injuries. The proficient medical malpractice attorneys at Cuda Law Offices, Ltd. are here to help you if you or a loved one suffered because of a lack of informed consent.
