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What Happens If a Doctor Doesn’t Tell You about Treatment Risks?

When a patient sees a doctor, there is a legal requirement for that physician to tell that patient about potential medical problems that could arise due to their treatment options. Additionally, a doctor should inform the patient about the condition they are suffering from and what could happen if it goes untreated altogether. This information, when given, can provide a patient with a clearer understanding of their options and let them make smarter treatment decisions. This is known as informed consent.

If you’ve suffered physical complications because a doctor didn’t provide you with sufficient information before a treatment, you may be entitled to pursue compensation from that healthcare provider. For more information regarding your legal options, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.

The Dangers of a Lack of Informed Consent

If a patient isn’t given enough information before they make decisions about their treatment options, they may end up consenting to a treatment that can prove dangerous for them. While doctors are supposed to have their patients’ best interests in mind, they may make some decisions without having a full record of a patient’s history. The following problems may arise as a result:

  • The treatment proves dangerous due to a patient’s past conditions
  • The treatment begins without any explanation to a patient, causing panic
  • Not informing a patient or their family about possible extreme consequences

In some cases, a lack of informed consent can produce more severe reactions to treatments, which can seriously harm a patient. In other cases, a patient may suffer greatly with the fact of not knowing or understanding what is happening to them.

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If your treatment options weren’t explained to you before a doctor began treatment, there may be legal options available if that treatment led to an injury or complication. To discuss what legal action may be available and how we can help you push forward, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.