Disclosure and consent forms
It is the policy of Medical City Dallas that all patients and/or other legal surrogate decision maker(s) have the right to be informed about, and participate in, decisions regarding their care.
Prior to the performance of a medical, diagnostic, or surgical procedure(s), the medical staff (physician, oral surgeon, anesthesiologist , or podiatrist) must provide informed consent in compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 313, Consent to Medical Treatment Act and any other regulatory bodies issuing guidelines for the consent process.
What surgical and therapeutic procedures require informed consent?
Can a consent be obtained in advance within the physician's office?
Who must sign the consent to assure it is fully compliant?
Who can obtain the patient signature on a consent?
Communication Barriers: How do we assure the patient has been adequately informed of risks and hazards if we have identified a communication barrier such as language, hearing, or visual impairment?