Canterbury - Geunim – Law Together

Your Legal Guide to Informed Consent in Healthcare

Meta Description: Understand the legal and ethical doctrine of informed consent. Learn the three core elements (disclosure, competence, and voluntariness) and how a breach can lead to a medical malpractice claim. Protect your rights as a patient by knowing what your Healthcare Professional must disclose about risks, benefits, and alternatives to any procedure. Informed consent […]

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