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Judge Spotswood W. Robinson, III | Opinion in Canterbury v. Spence
The case of Canterbury v. Spence highlights the necessity of disclosing medical information to the patient prior to a surgical procedure. Judge Robinson argues for disclosure that would not cover every possible treatment, since that would be prohibitive and unreasonable, in favor of adequate disclosure set by law that would focus on risks relevant and material to that patient's decision.
-The lawsuit described in Canterbury v. Spence refers to a patient who ___________ the risk of paralysis prior to a surgical procedure on his back.

A) consented to
B) was advised of
C) was not informed of
D) was informed of