M Civ JI 30.02 Informed Consent

Negligence may consist of the failure on the part of the [ name profession ] to reasonably inform [ name of plaintiff ] of risks or hazards which may follow the [ treatment / services ] contemplated by the [ name profession ]. By “reasonably inform” I mean that the information must have been given timely and in accordance with the accepted standard of practice among members of the profession with similar training and experience in [ this community or a similar one / [ name particular specialty ] ].

Comment

This instruction is supported by Roberts v Young, 369 Mich 133; 119 NW2d 627 (1963).

History

M Civ JI 30.02 was added February 1, 1981.