Informed consent cases represent a subtle but important category of Virginia medical malpractice. These claims aren't about whether a physician performed a procedure competently. They're about whether patients received enough information to make meaningful decisions about their own medical care. Virginia law requires physicians to obtain truly informed consent before procedures carrying significant risks. That means explaining the nature of the procedure, material risks and b

Informed consent represents one of the fundamental principles of modern medicine—the idea that patients have the right to understand and agree to medical treatments before they occur. When healthcare providers fail to properly inform patients about risks, benefits, and alternatives, it can constitute medical malpractice. What Informed Consent Really Means True informed consent goes beyond simply signing a form. It requires healthcare providers to explain: The Nature of the Pr