Articles Tagged With: battery
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Appeals Court Affirms $9.2 Million Noneconomic Damages Award in Medical Battery Case
The most important lesson for physicians and care providers from this case is to always receive fully informed consent for the actual procedure performed. Receiving consent beforehand is a prerequisite, but if the circumstances change, or if a modification to the procedure appears appropriate, seek and receive consent again.
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Improving Cognitive Assessments for People With Developmental Disabilities
With specific modifications, researchers validate a cognitive battery of tests that could improve clinical research for this population.