The anaesthetist should document in the patient’s case notes that all of the above have been properly performed. ...
The anaesthetist should document in the patient’s case notes that all of the above have been properly performed.
The anaesthetist should document in the patient’s case notes that all of the above have been properly performed.
Predicted 30-day mortality, recorded preoperatively and determined in a high-risk surgery preassessment clinic, could be used to plan postoperative high-dependency care for elective high-risk surgery.70
The competent patient has a fundamental right, under common law, to give, or to withhold, consent to examination, investigation and treatment.79
Where departments use post anaesthetic recovery units for extended recovery, the post anaesthetic recovery staff caring for those patients should have the competencies to manage Level 2 critical care patients and there should be a registered nurse/patient ratio of 1:2, as in a Level 2 critical care unit. Departments should have procedures in place to demonstrate the adequacy of medical...
No other person can consent to treatment on behalf of any adult. If a lasting power of attorney is in place, the attorney may be able to assent to treatment on behalf of the patient. There should be a local process and policy in place for patients who lack capacity that conforms to national guidance and the Mental Capacity Act.79
The scope of the authority that has been given by a patient should not be exceeded except in an emergency. In an emergency clinical situation in which it is not possible to determine a patient’s wishes, a patient must be treated without their consent, provided the treatment is immediately necessary to save their life or to prevent a serious deterioration...
In the case of children under the age of 16 years, consent should be given by the parent or guardian. In England and Wales, a child who is deemed ‘Gillick competent’ under the age of 16 years may give, but not withhold, consent.79
It is the responsibility of those leading departments of anaesthesia, together with their constituent consultants, to ensure that AAs work under the immediate supervision of a consultant anaesthetist at all times.14
Only individuals who appear on the voluntary register currently administered by the Royal College of Anaesthetists should be employed in the AAs role.14
Where a AAs is primarily responsible for the provision of anaesthesia, a named ophthalmic anaesthetic consultant should have overall responsibility for the care of the patient during anaesthesia.14