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Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)Can a Patient Assume Legal Risk of Injury by Not Following Doctor’s Orders?

Who is at fault when the patient is injured when only partially following the doctor’s orders regarding limiting activity? The doctor hadn’t discussed all the potential adverse effects (e.g. dizziness and fainting) from medical therapy but had warned the patient to strictly moderate their activity level. Read the case and the court ruling.

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