Consent For Treatment
Physicians are required to have patients sign a consent for any surgical or diagnostic procedures performed in their office.
The consent process includes these steps:
- The physician will discuss with the patient expected or possible risks of a procedure.
- The physician or staff will complete the appropriate consent form for the procedure.
- The patient will sign and date the consent form.
- A witness will sign and date the consent form. Note: A witness can be anyone who is not involved in the procedure.
- If the patient refuses treatment, the patient must sign the refusal to consent to treatment form.
- All consents are maintained in the patient's medical record.
Physicians are required to have patients sign a consent for any surgical or diagnostic procedures performed in their office.