I have a question regarding the safe and ethical care of patients. In my institution it is routine for the nurse to witness the anesthesia consent form prior to surgery. We have the patient read the ...

A big difference between Parkland Memorial Hospital and the two hospitals owned by UT Southwestern Medical Center can be seen on paper, in their surgical consent forms. Parkland's form tells patients ...

Most operations are planned, which gives patients the opportunity to ask questions and deal with consent issues. Although consent forms differ depending on the institution, they should include the ...