When most people think of medical malpractice, they typically consider improperly performed medical procedures or a failure to treat or diagnose a patient. However, malpractice encompasses a much broader range of activities. For example, a doctor who fails to properly inform a patient of their course of treatment may be held liable for any injuries that occur from that treatment. This type of malpractice is known as a lack of informed consent.

If you or someone you know has been inadequately informed about a medical procedure by a medical caregiver and subsequently suffered an injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact the Kansas City injury attorneys of The Pottenger Law Firm LLC, today at 816-531-6006 to discuss your situation with an experienced medical professional.

What is Informed Consent?

In order for a patient to legitimately be able to give informed consent to a medical procedure or treatment option, they must first be aware of most, if not all, of the following:

In addition, a patient must agree to a specific course of action prior to treatment in order for informed consent to be given.