“Landmark” Informed Consent Case: Physician Not Liable

2018-04-24T00:00:14-05:00November 11th, 2014|Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice, Midwest Medical Legal Advisor|

In a case decided in June of 2014 described as “landmark,” the Washington Supreme Court held in favor of a physician as to claims of lack of informed consent. Generally, informed consent addresses the need for a physician to advise the patient of the risks, benefits and alternatives to certain treatment or procedures for a medical condition before the care is undertaken.  The usual standard is then that a reasonably [...]