Defenses available to defendants who have been sued on the basis of failure to provide their patients with sufficient information to make an informed decision include ___________.

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The defense that the risk not disclosed is commonly known and does not warrant disclosure is valid because it implies that the information was already within the patient's knowledge or understanding, thus not requiring further disclosure by the medical practitioner.

Defenses Available to Defendants Who Have Been Sued on the Basis