To establish a causal link between the breach of duty and patient injury

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Injury causation refers to the requirement that the breach of duty directly caused the injury to the patient. Decision causation involves proving that the patient would have made a different decision if they had been properly informed. Both elements are necessary to establish a causal link in cases involving negligence or malpractice, where it must be shown that the breach of duty (e.g., failure to inform or improper care) directly led to the patient's injury and that the patient's decision would have been different with the correct information or care.

To Establish a Causal Link Between the Breach of Duty