Civil Cases Involving TTAIDS in the 1980s, When Plaintiffs Argued

question 19

Multiple Choice

Civil cases involving TTAIDS in the 1980s, when plaintiffs argued infected patients were insufficiently warned of the hazards of transfusion, were unsuccessful in their litigation efforts because:

• A) patients gave verbal consent.
• B) the statute of limitations was in effect.
• C) scientific knowledge was limited, as stated by experts.
• D) hospitals were protected by blood shield statutes.