PCM M1

Admission of Patient for Radiological Exam

  • Patient: Bea Antonette E. Domingo, RRT, RPO CJ

  • Course Instructor: RT 313

Informed Consent

General Information

  • Location: Southwest Washington Medical Center, Memorial Campus

  • Importance of informed consent: Ensures patients are aware and accept treatment based on necessary information.

Consent Form Details

  1. Authorization: Patient authorizes physician to treat explained conditions.

  2. Procedures Explained: Patients should understand the nature of their treatment.

  3. Anesthesia Risks: Risks of anesthesia, including potential serious complications.

  4. Blood Transfusion: Consent for potential transfusion and its associated risks.

  5. Disposal of Tissues: Any removed tissues may be disposed of as per hospital policy.

  6. Right to Refuse: Patients have the right to refuse treatment post-consent.

Types of Consent

Implied Consent

  • Occurs when a patient shows up for a procedure, e.g., chest x-ray.

  • Common in medical imaging of non-invasive nature.

Informed Consent

  • Patient's explicit agreement to a procedure after understanding all risks, benefits, and alternatives.

  • Required for invasive procedures.

Conditions for Valid Consent

  1. Patient must be of legal age.

  2. Patient must be competent.

  3. Patient must be adequately informed.

  4. Consent must be given voluntarily.

Compliance and Legal Considerations

  • Legal issues arise from failure to cover full explanations of procedures.

  • Only designated individuals can consent for minors or mentally incompetent patients.

  • Patients should be informed not to sign blank or incomplete forms.

  • Consent is procedure-specific and cannot be transferred between physicians.

  • Revocation of consent is permissible at any stage before the procedure.

Consent Form Components

  1. Authorization Clause: Permission for procedure.

  2. Disclosure Clause: Detailed explanation and risks.

  3. Anesthesia Clause: Risks associated with anesthesia.

  4. No-Guarantee Clause: Acknowledgment of therapeutic uncertainty.

  5. Tissue Disposal Clause: Agreement on tissue handling post-operation.

  6. Patient Understanding Clause: Confirmation that information was explained.

  7. Signature Clause: Requires patient and witness signatures.

Care of Patient's Belongings

Preparing for Examination

  • Patients may need to change into gowns; clear instructions should be provided.

  • Respect patient comfort to minimize embarrassment.

Handling Valuables

  • Safeguard jewelry and personal items; place valuable items in a visible area.

  • Confirm with patients about any invisible body piercings.

  • Avoid placing personal value judgments on patients' belongings.