04/24/2026
How Does Informed Consent Impact Medical Malpractice in Illinois?
Signing an ‘informed consent’ form may or may not impact your legal right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if something goes wrong.
Although the purpose of the form is to shield the provider from claims that the patient didn’t know the risks of the procedure, they never protect against negligent mistakes, and they are not always enforceable in Illinois in any case.
In other words, you might still be entitled to file a lawsuit against a healthcare provider even if you signed a patient consent form before your treatment.
Let’s find out more about informed consent and why a medical malpractice lawsuit may still be possible.
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