Lack of Informed Consent Medical Malpractice Attorney

What is Lack of Informed Consent?

Whenever someone is going to have surgery or given a medication from a doctor or hospital, they are supposed to be advised of all of the possible dangers, side effects or consequences of their treatment.  When these informed consent forms are not provided to a patient, the person is unaware of the risks they are taking by going ahead with the surgery or taking the medication.  Should you have adverse consequences or reaction to the treatment recommended by your doctor or hospital, they may be held responsible for medical malpractice.  When facing such a situation it is recommended you consult with a medical malpractice attorney to determine what choices you may have in taking legal action against the negligent parties.  At McGuire Law Firm we can provide you with experienced and professional legal counsel who has the know-how in investigating and presenting a lack of informed consent claim.

Informed consent should provide the patient with a clear understanding of what the procedure and risks are.  It is up to the patient and their family to determine if the risks outweigh the benefits of whatever treatment they will receive.  Without all of the information provided by the treating doctor, surgeon or medical facility, a patient is unable to make an informed consent.  Most facilities require signed informed consent forms which clearly cover many of the following points:

• Name of the doctor or surgeon who will be performing the operation
• Treating Doctor's medical qualifications
• Patient's present medical condition
• Purpose of the medical procedure
• Risks of the medical procedure
• Alternative treatments
• Procedure's success rate
• Recovery time for the procedure
• Approximate cost of medical procedure
• Whether procedure will be covered by health insurance

Consult with a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Mason City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines

The risks of a surgery or other medical treatment should be adequately explained to any patient.  When someone is harmed due to a medical procedure that they had no clear understanding of due to lack of informed consent, they have the right to pursue compensation for any injuries.  At McGuire Law Firm, we have been representing clients for many years in Mason City, Des Moines, Sioux City and other parts of Iowa with their medical malpractice cases.  We have extensive experience in case preparation, settlement negotiations and trial proceedings.  Our dedicated and talented attorneys are ready to assist you in recovering damages you have suffered as a result of lack of informed consent.