M Civ JI 30.04 Medical Malpractice: Cautionary Instruction on Medical Uncertainties

There are risks inherent in medical treatment that are not within a doctor’s control. A doctor is not liable merely because of an adverse result. However, a doctor is liable if the doctor is negligent and that negligence is a proximate cause of an adverse result.

Note on Use

For guidance on cases in which this is an appropriate instruction, see Jones v Porretta, 428 Mich 132; 405 NW2d 863 (1987).

History

M Civ JI 30.04 was added December 1987.