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Avoiding malpractice claims for lack of informed consent.

Med Staff Couns. 1992 Summer;6(3):57-65. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AHA/92349974
Hirsh BD

Abstract: While malpractice claims alleging lack of informed consent are proliferating, the courts are requiring more detailed information regarding the risks of proposed treatment. Increased use of consent forms and brochures designed to provide comprehensive, objective information for specific procedures could help physicians avoid most of these types of claims.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION Alcoholism Human Informed Consent/*LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD *Liability, Legal Malpractice/*LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD Pamphlets Physician Impairment/LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD *Physician-Patient Relations Risk Truth Disclosure United States JOURNAL ARTICLE

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