>There are some out of the ordinary
>procedures/treatments that do require their own consent form (like HIV
>testing etc.), but "routine" procedures are covered with the admission
>consent forms.
When I enter a hospital, I always amend the statement to something along
the lines of:
"Will give consent on an as needed basis for each procedure necessary".
I've actually never had anyone question me.

Ilene Fabisch
"Each day is a blank canvas waiting for our unique brushstrokes to create
a masterpiece."

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