In Canada, a medical doctor or treatment provider is required to obtain informed consent from every patient before treating or performing a procedure on that patient. In order to obtain informed consent, doctors, treatment providers and hospitals must provide the patient with the following:
- An overview of the proposed course of treatment or procedure
- The risks and benefits associated with the proposed course of treatment or procedure
- The risks and benefits associated with not electing to proceed with the proposed course of treatment or procedure
- Alternative treatment options
A medical or treatment provider has a duty to provide accurate and impartial information to a patient. If inaccurate or impartial information is not provided to the patient, and the patient elects to proceed with the proposed course of treatment or procedure, informed consent may not have been provided.
When a doctor or treatment provider failed to obtain informed consent, they may be held liable for medical negligence.
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