Surgery without the consent of a patient is an indefensible negligence. Therefore, informed consent is essential for surgeries. It helps make patients aware of the benefits, risks, and alternatives of the proposed surgical procedure. In addition, informed consent improves trust in surgeons and the healthcare system among patients. Hence, surgeons must stay up-to-date with the legal aspects of informed consent to avoid negligence and medicolegal disputes.
To gain detailed insights into the “ Legal Aspects of Informed Surgical Consent ,” join the eminent medicolegal expert, Dr. Jayanta Das , in our exclusive webinar on 12 th May 2023 , 6:00 PM IST onwards . Session Highlights Legal considerations in surgical consent Common errors made by doctors while taking consent How to address legal disputes involving informed surgical consent? Stay tuned! Interesting Medicolegal cases The…
