Does a lack of consultation preclude a finding that the expense of medical malpractice is reasonable and necessary?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from G.H. v. J.H., 2018 BCPC 412 (CanLII):
A lack of consultation, however, does not automatically preclude a finding that the expense is reasonable and necessary: Delichte v. Rogers, 2013 MBCA 106, 37 R.F.L. (7th) 81 (Man. C.A.) at paras. 39, 44.
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