§ 27-17 Medical Malpractice - Doctrine of Informed Consent -disclosure of Risks Not Required in Some Circumstances

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§ 27-17 Medical Malpractice - Doctrine of Informed Consent -Disclosure of Risks not Required in Some Circumstances

Under certain circumstances, the disclosure of risks is unnecessary. One such circumstance is where the physician reasonably believes that a complete and candid disclosure of possible consequences might have a detrimental effect on the physical or psychological well-being of the patient. Additionally, a physician need not disclose the hazards of treatment if the patient has specifically...