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During operations or surgeries, Ansh was required to give informed consent. If a patient is informed of the risks and voluntarily consents to a procedure, Can Ansh later sue the doctor for negligence if a known complication occurs ?

Option: 1

Yes, doctor can be sued.


Option: 2

No, doctor cannot be sued.


Option: 3

Yes, doctor can be sued but only for compensation


Option: 4

Both (a) & (c)


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When patient voluntarily agrees to engage in an activity or accepts a risk associated with it, they essentially waive their right to sue for damages arising from that activity. Hence, option (b) is correct.

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