Tip for N/A (facility-specific)

Ensure the consent specifies the exact procedure AND the correct surgical site (left vs. right, specific spinal level, etc.)

Tip for N/A (facility-specific)

Ask about the anesthesia plan — anesthesia requires a separate consent

Tip for N/A (facility-specific)

Confirm who will be performing the surgery — teaching hospitals may have residents or fellows participating

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Surgical Consent Form

N/A (facility-specific) · Hospitals / Surgery Centers

Comprehensive surgical consent documenting the specific procedure, surgeon, risks, benefits, alternatives, and acknowledgment of anesthesia requirements. May include consent for blood products and tissue examination.

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Sign after the surgeon explains the procedure during the pre-operative consultation

The surgeon must personally explain the surgery, risks, benefits, and alternatives. A verbal discussion is required — the form alone is not sufficient.

Filing Deadline

Must be signed before surgery. The consent discussion should occur during the pre-operative visit, not on the day of surgery when the patient may be anxious or medicated.

Required Attachments

📎 Signed surgical consent form specifying the exact procedure and surgical site
📎 Surgeon signature and date
📎 Witness signature
📎 Site marking documentation (per Universal Protocol for surgical site verification)
📎 Interpreter documentation (if applicable)

Processing Time

Immediate. Placed in the medical record. Surgery can proceed as scheduled.

What Happens Next

The consent authorizes the specific surgery described. The surgical team verifies the consent during the pre-operative time-out (Universal Protocol). If the surgery scope changes intraoperatively, the surgeon may proceed only if the change is necessary to address a life-threatening condition.

Tips for This Form

✓ Ensure the consent specifies the exact procedure AND the correct surgical site (left vs. right, specific spinal level, etc.)
✓ Ask about the anesthesia plan — anesthesia requires a separate consent
✓ Confirm who will be performing the surgery — teaching hospitals may have residents or fellows participating
✓ The consent is for the described procedure — significant changes discovered during surgery may require a separate consent process if not life-threatening

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