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Consent for anaesthesia.

S M White1, T J Baldwin

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, UK. igasbest@hotmail.com

Anaesthesia
|July 16, 2003
PubMed
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Current guidelines do not require written anesthesia consent, but separate written affirmation of discussed risks is recommended. This ensures patients understand anesthesia risks and aids in legal defense against negligence claims.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Anesthesiology
  • Informed Consent

Background:

  • Professional guidelines for anesthesia information and consent align with English law but omit specific written consent requirements.
  • This approach mirrors other Western jurisdictions, citing concerns about time intensity, generic information, and uncertain risk incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a change in guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.
  • To recommend obtaining separate, written patient affirmation regarding explained anesthesia risks and consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current professional guidelines and English law regarding informed consent for anesthesia.
  • Consideration of legal precedents and the potential impact of human rights legislation on disclosure standards.

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Main Results:

  • Current guidelines do not mandate specific written consent for anesthesia.
  • There are significant risks associated with anesthesia, often unknown to surgeons.
  • Legal standards for information disclosure may evolve towards a 'reasonable patient' standard.

Conclusions:

  • The Association of Anaesthetists should revise guidelines to include separate, written affirmation of discussed anesthesia risks.
  • A standardized anesthesia consent form can provide valuable retrospective defense against negligence claims related to information disclosure.