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Who can be held responsible for medical malpractice?

Certainly, surgeons and other types of doctors are the most common types of healthcare providers held responsible for medical malpractice cases.

But in some instances, other professionals and healthcare entities can also be found medically negligent, including but not limited to: hospitals or outpatient care facilities, nursing home facilities, nurses and nurse practitioners, emergency medical technicians, radiologists, dentists, pharmacies and medical lab facilities.

What is informed consent?

Often, before having any sort of medical procedure or treatment, a patient will be asked to sign an "informed consent" form. The legal definition of informed consent differs by state. But in general, informed consent indicates that the patient is making a knowledgeable decision about the procedure or treatment and that the healthcare provider has disclosed all of the information the patient might need to make his/her decision.

Healthcare providers who fail to get a patient's informed consent for a procedure or treatment that ends in harm to the patient may be found medically negligent.

How costly are medical malpractice cases?

The cost of a medical malpractice case can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case. However, most highly regarded medical malpractice law firms do not charge a fee until after a case has been won, and then it is paid to the firm as a portion of damages recovered.

Do you have more questions related to medical malpractice? The reputable medical malpractice attorneys at G. Eric Nielson & Associates, LLC would be happy to discuss your case. Please contact us at our Salt Lake City, Utah office at 866-605-4556.