A physician must explain the risks and benefits of a procedure before performing it. If a doctor fails to disclose a significant risk and that risk occurs, it may be the basis for a malpractice claim even if the procedure was performed correctly.
A physician must explain the risks and benefits of a procedure before performing it. If a doctor fails to disclose a significant risk and that risk occurs, it may be the basis for a malpractice claim even if the procedure was performed correctly.