The radiologist and informed consent: A review, comments and proposals

Diagnostic ultrasonography: certain legal considerations.

“…Communication f~1ilu res between patients and physicians are present in most medical malpractice litigation . In many instances , lack of communication is the sole cause of the action (James et al, 1977;Johnson and James, 1979). Thus, we should institute procedures in our practice to ensure adequate information exchange.…”

“…Certain jurisdictions have extended the doctrine of informed consent to include the patient's right to be informed of the available alternatives to anv medical procedure (Johnson and James, 1979). Thus, when one obtains consent for an ultrasound procedure, other types of diagnostic imaging techniques should be considered and discussed with the patient.…”