Question: If my doctor prescribed a medicine and did not tell me it was part of an experiment, do I have grounds for a malpractice claim?
Answer:
Your physician had a duty to inform you that the prescription was experimental, and to give you a chance to refuse to participate. This means that the doctor failed to obtain your informed consent and you may be able to pursue a malpractice claim.
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