On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released new guidance which requires hospitals to obtain informed consent from patients before practitioners, or medical or ...

For teens who may be self-conscious about issues such as acne scarring or discolored teeth, non-surgical cosmetic procedures are an increasingly popular way to address their concerns. And some parents ...

Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) asked questions about doctor accountability in a bill requiring informed consent for some procedures. Doctors would need to get patient consent for invasive ...