Queens Lack of Informed Consent Lawyers

When a patient is suffering from injury or illness, he or she must rely on the professional competence of a physician to identify the nature of the problem and prescribe a course of treatment. Given the significant knowledge gap that generally exists between the patient and his healthcare provider, it would be impossible for a patient to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of a given treatment. It is the physician’s responsibility to provide necessary, detailed, and accurate information.

If you were not properly informed about the dangers associated with your treatment, then it may be appropriate to consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit seeking financial compensation for your losses. Contact the Queens lack of informed consent lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273 to speak with a compassionate and experienced attorney about the potential merits of your case.

Understanding Informed Consent

Some elements that must be present to constitute informed consent include:

• Diagnosis of the health concern
• Explanation of the goal of a particular course of treatment or procedure
• Potential benefits and risks associated with a procedure
• Alternative treatments which are available
• The harm that may result from not undergoing a procedure

Part of the difficulty inherent in our healthcare system is that so much of the terminology that is used to describe body parts, ailments, and medical treatments sound almost incomprehensible to a layperson. Therefore it is imperative that these things be conveyed in a manner that can be understood so that a patient can make adequately informed choices about his or her care.

Doctors have a responsibility to clearly explain each patient’s medical options and answer any questions he or she may have. If you have been injured by a doctor’s failure to clearly and honestly communicate, our Queens informed consent attorneys may be able to help.

Contact Us

Contact the Queens lack of informed consent lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273 if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. You deserved and were legally entitled to be told about the full ramifications of a diagnosis or procedure, and it is unacceptable if you were not.