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Practice question: Medical Negligence and Malpractice

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A material risk was fully disclosed and the patient knowingly chose the treatment. That risk occurs without proved negligent care. Does occurrence alone establish a failure-to-disclose claim?
  1. No; the stated nondisclosure premise is absent
  2. Yes, every disclosed risk becomes nondisclosure when it occurs
  3. Yes, the patient’s choice is irrelevant
  4. Yes, every complication proves concealment
  5. Yes, consent automatically disappears after treatment

Legal references

  • Que v Philippine Heart Center GR268308 April2,2025 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/apr2025/gr_268308_2025.html Informed consent elements, material risks, decision causation and competent evidence.

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