Informed Consent

Informed consent is a widely recognized legal principle that gives people more control over the medical decisions made for their health care. Informed consent means that the patient is entitled to understand the treatment options and possible risks and benefits of each option, before making a choice to undergo treatment. The treating physician has an ethical and legal obligation to explain alternatives and to allow you, the patient, to make an informed choice.

Attorney Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA, Executive Director of CALDA, has prepared an informed consent document as a community service for physicians who treat Lyme disease. It is provided without compensation and does not constitute legal advice. No representations are made as the fitness of this form for any particular purpose. Users are advised to consult with their own attorney before using the form. You expressly assume any and all legal risks or liability that may be incurred in connection with the use of this form.

In consideration of being permitted to use the form, you hereby release the author and any third parties who may distribute the form and their heirs or assignees from any and all claims, demands and causes of action that may exist now or arise in the future arising out of acts or omissions in preparing the form or in connection with your use of the informed consent form.

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