The parents of a 6-year-old child consented to allow her to undergo “routine cardiac tests.” One of the tests performed was a catheter arteriogram in which complications occurred. Questioning of the parents revealed that they did not fully understand the risks involved. What are the legal implications of this consent? Identify potential problems in this situation.
Catheter Arteriogram / Angiography: This is a procedure where a thin plastic tube will be inserted in to an artery and it is placed in the position.Once the tube reaches specific guided area, the dye or a contrast material is introduced through the tube and images were being captured through radiation.
Complications: The dye used for the procedure may cause complications.Person may become allergic to the dye used.This can also damage the blood vessels due to the formation of blood clots.This procedure may also lead to blood pressure, stroke and even sudden heart attack which leads to death of the person.
So, because of all these potential complications it is more important to explain the risks involved in the procedure.
Consent from the parents with out understanding the risks involved leads to many complications legally over the health care staff involved in the procedure.If the procedure was not performed safely it may lead to the death of the baby, So all these associated complications should be explained.
The parents of a 6-year-old child consented to allow her to undergo “routine cardiac tests.” One...
The parents of a 6 year old child consented to allow her to undergo "routine cardiac tests." One of the tests performed was a catheter arteriogram in which complications occurred. Questioning of the parents revealed that they did not fully understand the risks involved. What are the legal implications of this consent? Identify potential problems in this situation.
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