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When a doctor prescribes experimental drugs, is that medical malpractice?

April 26, 2017doctor drugs experimental malpractice medical prescribes

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When a doctor prescribes experimental drugs, is that medical malpractice?

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If you were aware that the drug was experimental, aware of its risks, and consented to its use, that probably does not constitute medical malpractice. An exception would be if the drug manufacturer falsely advertised the drug to gain testing approval.