ORNLxxx

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1. Limit to the Number of People in the OR??

   ORNLxxx replied to EvaJ's topic in Operating Room

   Although what you say is true, it assumes that the Patient is informed about the student BEFORE the procedure and is given the opportunity to accept or decline their participation. As I have said on this forum before - AMA Ethics dictate that any po...

2. Whats a "shadow" day like?

   ORNLxxx replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

   Remember, as a non-essential observer you need a HIPAA authorization. As a student AMA Ethics require that someone discusses your involvement with the patient and gains their consent (note it is not sufficient to simply use a written consent form w...

3. "ghost surgery"

   ORNLxxx replied to Ailan's topic in Operating Room

   Critterlover, Informed Consent is the responsibility of the Attending Physician, not the patient. The patient has the RIGHT to informed consent. AMA Ethics dictate specifically that student involvement must be DISCUSSED with the patient (AMA Polic...

4. Need to shadow a CRNA in Minnesota

   ORNLxxx replied to N2bater's topic in CRNA

   One of the reasons I bring this up is because, in addition to general respect for the patient, AMA ethics state that student involvement must specifically be 'discussed" with the patient.

5. Ethical/Legal question

   ORNLxxx replied to Sis123's topic in CRNA

   I am a patient and although I haven't read this thread entirely I would like to make a comment. I too feel that my right to informed consent was compromised. I was given Versed without any discussion of how it would erase my memory for the next 2 h...

6. Need to shadow a CRNA in Minnesota

   ORNLxxx replied to N2bater's topic in CRNA

   Question - when shadowing do you ensure that the PT is verbally asked for permission ?