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Informed consent is when a patient gives a doctor or other healthcare professional permission to proceed with a recommended treatment plan after being advised of possible risks and outcomes. Signing an informed consent document confirms that the treatment plan being administered and the risks involved have been explained. It is also states that you, as the patient, agree to the procedure despite the risks that are presented. But most importantly, it tells the reader exactly what procedure you consented to.

In the United States, researchers estimate that 40%–50% of all first marriages will end in divorce. Consequently, the lives of many children are negatively impacted by the process. You are not alone in experiencing the stresses of divorce – your children are experiencing it right along with you. In some cases, they are experiencing these stresses to a greater degree because they have no control over the process.

Few things can ruin your day faster than a car accident. What’s even worse is when you find out you are the victim of a staged accident. Unfortunately, this type of insurance fraud is common during tough economic times, like we’re currently facing.