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Radiologists and informed-consent lawsuits.

D B Spring, D J Tennenhouse, J R Akin

    Radiology
    |July 1, 1985
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    A national survey found 8% of radiologists faced informed-consent lawsuits, often linked to contrast material imaging like excretory urography and angiography. These cases, though infrequent overall, prompt more detailed patient information sharing.

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Medical Law
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Informed consent is crucial in medical procedures, especially those involving contrast materials.
    • Lawsuits related to informed consent can impact medical practice and patient trust.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and nature of informed-consent lawsuits involving radiologists in the United States.
    • To understand the common procedures and patient injuries associated with these lawsuits.

    Main Methods:

    • A national survey of 1,513 radiologists was conducted regarding informed-consent lawsuits.
    • A follow-up questionnaire provided detailed information from 67 radiologists who anonymously responded.

    Main Results:

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  • 8% of surveyed radiologists (123 out of 1,513) reported involvement in informed-consent lawsuits.
  • Excretory urography (37%) and angiography (38%) were the most common procedures involved.
  • Death or neurologic impairment were the most frequent patient injuries reported.

    • Conclusions:

    • While informed-consent lawsuits occur in radiology, they are relatively uncommon compared to the total number of contrast material studies performed.
    • The experience of lawsuits has led many radiologists to enhance the detail of information provided to patients.
    • Further research may explore strategies to further minimize risks and improve informed consent processes in contrast-enhanced imaging.