title: Avoiding malpractice claims for lack of informed consent.
abstract: While malpractice claims alleging lack of informed consent are proliferating, the courts are requiring more detailed information regarding the risks of proposed treatment. Increased use of consent forms and brochures designed to provide comprehensive, objective information for specific procedures could help physicians avoid most of these types of claims.
authors: B D
authors: BD
authors: Hirsh
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D000437:Alcoholism; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010174:Pamphlets; D010815:Physician Impairment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012306:Risk; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014481:United States