CONSENT FORM FOR DEBRIDEMENT OF WOUNDS

 

Patient Name: __________________________Facility: ______________

 

1.   Dr. Steven Magilen  or his designee has discussed my medical problem with me and has explained the following procedure(s) to be undertaken in lay terms completely understandable to me.  I understand that Dr. Magilen or his designee may designate assistants to assist him with the procedure listed below:

DEBRIDEMENT OF ANY AND ALL WOUNDS UNTIL FINALLY HEALED.

2.       I have been fully informed of and understand the attendant risks and the possibility of complications, and the medically acceptable alternative to the above-described procedure(s) including the option to refuse such procedure(s).  These risks or complications may include scarring, possible damage to blood vessels or surrounding areas such as organs, nerves, loss of blood or requiring a transfusion, allergic reactions, heart, liver, kidney or lung complications, infection and failure to heal.

3.       I understand that this procedure initially may make the wound larger due to the removal of necrotic tissue from the margins.

4.   I understand the risks and consent to the administration or transfusion of blood or blood components to me during my procedure and/or its related treatment, whenever deemed necessary by those physicians attending to me, with no warranties made in connection with such blood or blood components.

5.   If any unforeseen condition should arise during the course of the procedure, I do hereby authorize and request Dr. Magilen and/or his associate(s) to take whatever steps necessary to perform whatever procedure(s) they deem advisable, which may be in addition to or different from those now planned and have been discussed with me.

6.   I have been made fully aware and acknowledge that the practice of medicine and surgery are not exact sciences and that no guarantees or assurances have been made to me regarding expected outcomes.

7.   I consent to the proposed procedure by the above physician(s) and (their) associates. 

8.   I consent to the taking of photographs or recordings during the course of this procedure for the purpose of advancing medical education as may be authorized by my physicians and to the admittance of qualified observers to the operating/procedure room as determined by the Facility.

9.   There may be interns/students in the Facility under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

 

I have read and I understand all of the above, have had an opportunity to ask questions concerning the procedure and my questions have been answered to my satisfaction.

 

_________________________________   __________________________________________________________    __________________________

        WITNESS TO SIGNATURE                                           SIGNATURE OF PATIENT                                                                     DATE & TIME

 

If patient is unable to consent or is a minor, complete the following:

Patient is unable to consent because __________________________________________________________________

 

________________________  ____________________________________  ___________________  ______________

      WITNESS TO SIGNATURE         HEALTHCARE SURROGATE,                                                        CONTACT TELEPHONE #   DATE & TIME

LEGAL GUARDIAN OR NEAREST RELATIVE

 

PHYSCIAN'S CERTIFICATION:

 

I, Steven  Magilen, MD or his designee hereby certifies that the patient, or one authorized to act on his or her behalf:

(1)  Has been fully informed by me or my physician associates, in lay terms understandable to the patient, the nature of the procedure, the medically acceptable alternatives to treatment, including refusal, and the consequences and risks to the patient inherent or associated with the procedure(s) and

 

(2)  Has authorized the performance of the procedure(s).

 

____________________________________________________       ____________________________________

 

  Steven Magilen, MD

Date & Time

 
   Armando Veliz, PA-C

  Malcolm Goldsmith, MD

   Donna Perez, PA-C

  Ratna Choday, MD

   Al Cartas, PA- C

  Ralph Stegemoller, MD

 

 

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December 9, 2004

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