Case and Commentary
Oct 2009
Margaret Tarpley, MLS and John Tarpley, MD
Physicians who have adequately informed a competent patient of his or her diagnosis, its meaning, and medically appropriate options should then accept the patient’s informed consent or refusal of treatment.
Virtual Mentor. 2009; 11(10):761-765. doi:
10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.10.ccas3-0910.