Informed Consent Documentation for Lumbar Puncture in the Emergency Department
Introduction: Informed consent is a required process for procedures performed in the emergency department (ED), though it is not clear how often or adequately it is obtained by emergency physicians. Incomplete performance and documentation of informed consent can lead to patient complaints, medico-l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/5c76w311 |