Charmin Watson v. Landmark Urology, P.S.C.

RENDERED: MARCH 24, 2022 TO BE PUBLISHED Supreme Court of Kentucky 2020-SC-0587-DG CHARMIN WATSON AND APPELLANTS STEPHEN WATSON ON REVIEW FROM COURT OF APPEALS V. NO. 2019-CA-1271 SCOTT CIRCUIT COURT NO. 14-CI-00771 LANDMARK UROLOGY, P.S.C. AND APPELLEES AMBERLY KAY WINDISCH, M.D. OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE VANMETER AFFIRMING Prior to performing a medical procedure, a health care provider is generally required to obtain the patient’s informed consent. In Kentucky, the requirements for informed consent are established by statute. KRS1 304.40- 320. The issue we resolve in this case is…