News & Knowledge Georgia Handbook: Informed Consent DOES THE PATIENT SIGN A CONSENT FORM FOR EVERY PROCEDURE? In Georgia, informed consent requirements are governed by statute. Georgia law requires that patients sign a consent form when they undergo the following treatments: surgery under general, spinal, or major regional anesthesia, amniocentesis, and any diagnostic procedure which involves the intravenous or intraductal injection of a contrast material. A 2009 Georgia Supreme Court decision (Blotner v. Doreika) held that any duties to obtain informed consent must arise from statutes or regulations. Following the Supreme Court’s reasoning, physicians would seem to be required to obtain informed consent only for procedures described in the statute. The court overturned prior decisions… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in to see full post Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT July 29, 2022February 15, 2023Forms & Templates | Informed Consent & Refusal | Policy Templates Policy: Informed Refusal Policy Read more September 11, 2020February 24, 2023Informed Consent & Refusal Florida Handbook: Informed Refusal A patient refuses to follow the treatment plan I have prescribed for him. What should I do? Under Florida law, a patient has the right to… Read more September 11, 2020February 24, 2023Informed Consent & Refusal Florida Handbook: Informed Consent Must the patient sign a consent form for every treatment or procedure? Under the Florida Medical Consent Law, informed consent is required for any medical treatment… Read more