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.
-Therapy not authorized by a patient may lead to

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Unauthorized therapy can lead to a malpractice suit, a tort, and common law battery by the physician, as it involves failure to obtain informed consent.