Legal advice about consent to medical treatment
Harringtons Medical advises on concerns about the information provided before medical treatment and the process for obtaining consent. Relevant issues may include the risks discussed, available alternatives and the records of the decision to proceed.
The enquiry may require a review of consent forms, information leaflets, consultation notes and correspondence before the procedure. Medical records and appropriate independent expert evidence help assess the care provided and whether an alleged failing caused harm. An adverse outcome alone does not establish medical negligence.
Harringtons Medical is the medical negligence department of Harringtons LLP in Dublin, led by David Harrington. The team can discuss your concerns and the information needed to assess them. Call 01 539 4747 or use the contact form below. You can make an initial enquiry even if you do not yet have all of your records.
FAQs
What documents matter in an enquiry about informed consent?
Keep any consent form, information leaflet and correspondence supplied before the treatment. Write down your recollection of the discussions, including the risks and alternatives explained. The team can consider those materials alongside the clinical records and advise on the questions that need further investigation.
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