Exceptions to informed consent include:

Question 13 options:

non-disclosure about the risk involved in not having the procedure.

the discussion of sensitive sexual matters.

having to explain risks that are commonly known.

having the patient research the risks and benefits of treatments.

Allan Walker continues to smoke after his physician warns him that smoking carries the risk of lung cancer. His physician documents this admonition in Allan's medical record. When Allan develops lung cancer, he sues his doctor for malpractice. Allan states that he did not know about the risk of continued smoking. What malpractice defense might apply in this case?

Question 2 options:

Denial

Non-Assumption of risk

Contributory negligence

Borrowed servant