Delaware Handbook: Informed Consent

MUST THE PATIENT SIGN A CONSENT FORM FOR EVERY PROCEDURE? There is nothing specific in Delaware law that requires informed consent to be written. However, it is a “best practice” to obtain written consent. In general, the more invasive the treatment, the more necessary documented consent is. As a guideline, a signed consent form should be obtained when the treatment involves risks that are frequently-occurring and/or severe. For example, it is more important to obtain signed con...