A new study underscores the importance of patient decision-making by highlighting the increased risks that affect those incapable of providing consent, many of whom may require additional support pre- and post-procedure.
Pelvic Exams Under Anesthesia Are Only for Clinical Indications, According to Cleveland Clinic Care Path
Informed consent is essential for invasive exams conducted while a patient is under anesthesia. In this article, Cleveland Clinic Enterprise Medical Director for Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management, Kenneth Edelman, MD, MBA, discusses the formalized care path describing well-established best practices for informed consent to medically necessary pelvic exams while under anesthesia.
Data Suggest a Need to Educate Patients on End-Of-Life Decisions
After an analysis found most of her patients did not have advance directives, a Cleveland Clinic physician took it upon herself to educate them about these important end-of-life documents.