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

    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...
  2. Whats a "shadow" day like?

    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...
  3. "ghost surgery"

    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...
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. Question - when shadowing do you ensure that the PT is verbally asked for permission