Should Informed Consent Be a Conversation, Not a Form?

Yes. Informed consent should involve an actual discussion, not just paperwork and a signature. In informed consent malpractice, Pennsylvania law asks whether the patient was told enough about the procedure, its risks, and reasonable alternatives to make an informed decision. A signed form may show that consent was documented, but it does not prove that […]

Missed Stroke Signs? Lehigh Valley Patients’ Rights

A stroke can become life-changing in a matter of minutes. When bleeding occurs in the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked, brain cells can begin to die quickly. The longer treatment is delayed, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage, disability, or death. A delayed diagnosis does not always mean […]