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Refusal of Consent

In the event of serious injury or illness, persons may be forced to seek the assistance of medical professionals for diagnosis and treatment. In some cases, the recommended treatment for an ailment may be surgical or chemical, and may be more invasive than the patient expected or is comfortable with.

Before a surgeon or doctor is able to begin treatment, the patient must usually fill out an informed consent form which authorizes his or her doctor to take the steps recommended for treatment. If a doctor performs certain procedures without the patient’s consent, he or she may face legal action in the form of a medical malpractice lawsuit.

For more information on informed consent and medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.

Reasons for Refusal of Consent

Even though the procedure may be recommended by experienced professionals, patients have the right to refuse consent at any time. Reasons for refusal of consent may be:

  • The recommended treatment violates the person’s religious beliefs
  • The patient is concerned about the risks involved in the procedure
  • A second opinion is requested
  • The patient is skeptical about the effectiveness of the procedure

It is important that doctors and medical professionals follow the required steps and procedures before they perform surgery or administer treatment to the patient.

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The New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod are here to help you with your medical malpractice claim. Contact us at 800-346-5529 to discuss your legal options.