CONSENT TO RECEIVE BLOOD TRANSFUSION
CONSENT TO RECEIVE BLOOD TRANSFUSION
CONSENT TO RECEIVE BLOOD TRANSFUSION
It has been explained to me that I need or may need blood / Components for myself / my
patients………………IPD No……………, admitted under Dr…………………………
It is also explained to me in the language I understand well that the chances for improvement or recovery
will be helped by transfusion of blood / Components.
I understand that the blood / Components to be transfused have been tested in accordance with the strict
guidelines laid by the Drugs Controller of India and agree to any other extra tests done / technology used
and costs incurred thereof, in order to make blood safer for transfusion. I understand that there are
possible risks involved with blood transfusion including, but not limited to, transfusion of infections
hepatitis, Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or certain others disease, unexpected blood
reactions, such as immunization or allergic reaction. Although the transfusion reactions can be treated
successfully, on very rare occasion it can be fatal.
I have had an opportunity to ask questions regarding blood transfusion and all my queries are answered to
my full satisfaction.
I hereby give consent to ask questions regarding blood transfusion and all my queries are answered to my
full satisfaction.
I hereby given consent to administering blood/ Components myself / my patients
PHYSICIAN DECLARATION: I have explained to the patient / responsible attendants the procedure and
the risks benefits and alternatives (including the probable or likely consequences if no treatment is
pursued). I have answered all the patient queries to the best of my knowledge; I believe that the patient
has been adequately informed.
The Patient and his family have been educated on the importance of Blood Transfusion and commonly held
myths surrounding blood donation have been busted
I Do Not consent to a blood transfusion and I assume all risks and hazards that may occur due to this refusal
to consent
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