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| MEDICAL MALPRACTICE l Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is medical malpractice? |
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If I think I have a medical malpractice claim, what should I do? |
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If I was prescribed a drug from an experimental program, but the doctor did not tell me it was experimental, do I have a case against the doctor? |
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What is "informed consent?" |
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If the results of surgery are unsatisfactory, may the patient have cause for a malpractice case? |
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May medical malpractice damages be recovered if the signed consent forms are considered valid? |
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How does a jury determine if a doctor's actions were negligent? |
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What damages can be recovered in a malpractice case? |
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What is a "Certificate of Merit?" |
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What are the time limits for bringing medical malpractice lawsuits? |
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Informed consent means that a health care provider must tell a patient all of the potential outcomes of a procedure, surgical or otherwise, including its benefits and risks. Alternative procedures and other courses of treatment must also be discussed. Every surgical procedure requires the patient's written consent to proceed. Specific definitions of informed consent may vary from state to state, making it imperative to speak to an experienced medical malpractice attorney to determine if you have a viable case.
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