Emergency Physicians, Beware of the Consent Standard of Care
General Material Designation
[Article]
First Statement of Responsibility
Moore, Gregory P.; Matlock, Aaron G.; Kiley, John L.; Percy, Katherine D.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Many emergency physicians view informed consent as a necessary component of treatments or procedures to be performed on their patients. When such procedures are necessary, often there is a discussion of risks, benefits and alternatives with forms signed to validate the discussion. Two Wisconsin emergency department medical-legal cases have expanded liability of the duty of informed consent. These cases have focused on withholding medication and diagnostic tests.
SET
Date of Publication
2018
Title
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Volume Number
2/2
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Entry Element
Moore, Gregory P.; Matlock, Aaron G.; Kiley, John L.; Percy, Katherine D.