[Just another Joe]

and still they sue if the outcome is not to their liking.

Only because personal responsibility, especially in the courts, is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

[joonbug]

Very true and that is why doctors are reluctant to always follow the patient's request for surgery if the indications are dodgy. The patient is happy to exercise "personal responsibility" when choosing their treatment, but if the outcome is not to their liking, "personal responsibility" is replaced by "it's someone elses fault".