Anesthesiologists are more likely to be sued than primary care physicians because:
A.
Anesthesiologists make more mistakes than other physicians.
B.
Patients are unaware of their anesthesiologists for most of the time their anesthesiologists are caring for them.
C.
Anesthesiologists are less likely to use consent forms.
D.
None of the above.
True or False: Anesthesia consent forms should include a request for permission to transfuse blood.
True
False
An anesthesiologist should refuse to provide care for a patient if:
The patient insists on being given a certain anesthetic despite the anesthesiologist's best judgment.
The patient and the anesthesiologist do not agree on the use of blood products.
The anesthesiologist is not certain he/she has the skill, experience, equipment or facilities to provide adequate care.
All of the above.
True or False: Informed consent is a form the patient must sign before undergoing any treatment or procedure.
In a study recently conducted by the University of Minnesota, the percentage of adults who could understand of hospital consent forms was:
less than 25%
between 25% and 50%
between 50% and 75%
more than 75%
True or False: Anesthesiologists must conduct full physical examinations of their patients.
The following information is not necessary on an anesthesia consent form:
The nature of the anesthesia procedure and the method of administration.
The risks, complications and dangers of anesthesia.
The legal definition of informed consent.
Available alternative anesthesia procedures and their risks.
True or False: Informed consent law is the same from state to state.
If an anesthesia-related incident occurs, the anesthesiologist should not:
Avoid any involvement in the patient's subsequent care until the patient's or family's legal intentions are clear.
Contact hospital risk management.
Contact a SCPIE risk manager.
Seek the opinion of another anesthesiologist.
True or False: The patient may decline to receive the relevant information on the risks associated with anesthesia before undergoing a particular procedure.
