Medical Malpractice

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Typical Negligence Case

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Medical Malpractice Case

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Sheeley v. Memorial Hospital

Geography

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Experience

In medical malpractice, the ultimate question is still:

[fit] Reasonable Care

Matthies v. Mostromonaco

Lack of Informed Consent

Cause of action could stem from either:

Battery or Negligence

California Rule

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Different Standards for Informed Consent

  1. Reasonable doctor
  2. Reasonable patient