Informed Consent in the United States

Introduction to Informed Consent (State statute topic)

The purpose of Informed Consent is to provide a broad appreciation of the Informed Consent legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Informed Consent).

Concept of Informed Consent in relation to Safe Place

Definition of Informed Consent in this context: Agreement to medical procedures or referrals made with a clear understanding of relevant facts, consequences, and any risks; typically involves a signed document.

Informed Consent Explained

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See Also

• Tort
• Product Liability

Informed Consent

Leading Case Law

Among the main judicial decisions on this topic:

Lugenbuhl v. Dowling

Information about this important court opinion is available in this American legal Encyclopedia.

References

See Also

• Tort
• Product Liability

Informed Consent

Leading Case Law

Among the main judicial decisions on this topic:

Texaco, Inc. v. Pennzoil Co.

Information about this important court opinion is available in this American legal Encyclopedia.

References

See Also

• Tort
• Product Liability

Cause of Action Against Physician for Failure to Obtain Patient’s Informed Consent: an Overview

This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Against Physician for Failure to Obtain Patient’s Informed Consent, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.

Resources

Further Reading

• Information about Informed Consent in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.

Informed Consent meaning

See: consent, informed

Informed Consent meaning

A rule of full disclosure of all relevant facts which is necessary prior to the validity of a waiver of rights. Informed consent is most often a statutory obligation and effects most usually the field of medicine. Thus the physician must inform the patient of the risks and advantages of the procedure or medicine as well as the possible alternatives so that the patient can make a fully informed choice. Except in emergency, physicians must obtain the informed consent of the patient prior to treatment.