{"id":3651,"date":"2024-09-24T14:12:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T18:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3651"},"modified":"2024-09-14T15:00:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T19:00:33","slug":"new-york-court-examines-evidence-needed-to-establish-a-lack-of-informed-consent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/new-york-court-examines-evidence-needed-to-establish-a-lack-of-informed-consent\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Court Examines Evidence Needed to Establish a Lack of Informed Consent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some health conditions, like hernias, require surgical repair. While such procedures provide many benefits, there are often dangers associated with them as well. As such, it is incumbent that doctors advise patients of both the pros and cons of a procedure so that the patients can knowingly decide whether to proceed. If a physician fails to do so, and the patient suffers harm, the physician may be liable for lack of informed consent, as explained in a recent New York case<\/a>. \u00a0If you suffered harm due to a doctor\u2019s failure to adequately inform you of the risks of surgery, it is wise to talk to a Syracuse medical malpractice lawyer at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n

History of the Case<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is reported that the plaintiff brought a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries allegedly sustained due to a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair performed by the defendant, a surgeon. During the procedure, the plaintiff\u2019s bowel was reportedly perforated, requiring corrective surgery. The plaintiff claimed medical malpractice and lack of informed consent. The defendant moved for summary judgment to dismiss the complaint, arguing that they adhered to medical standards and provided adequate informed consent. The trial court denied the motion, prompting the defendant to appeal the decision.<\/p>\n

Evidence Needed to Establish a Lack of Informed Consent Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n

On appeal, the court affirmed the trial court\u2019s decision to deny the defendant\u2019s motion for summary judgment. Regarding the lack of informed consent claim, the court explained that for such a claim to succeed, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the practitioner failed to disclose the risks, benefits, and alternatives that a reasonable practitioner would have disclosed and that a fully informed person in the plaintiff\u2019s position would have declined the procedure. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Some health conditions, like hernias, require surgical repair. While such procedures provide many benefits, there are often dangers associated with them as well. As such, it is incumbent that doctors advise patients of both the pros and cons of a procedure so that the patients can knowingly decide whether to proceed. If a physician fails […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medical-malpractice"],"yoast_head":"\nNew York Court Examines Evidence Needed to Establish a Lack of Informed Consent — Syracuse Personal Injury Law Blog — September 24, 2024<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some health conditions, like hernias, require surgical repair. 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