Contrast Consent
1. Do you need consent for IV contrast? | |
All patients need consent for IV contrast. There are no exceptions allowed. This is hospital policy but also the accepted policy of all major Radiologic organizations. Recently some sites are no longer getting informed consent. | |
2. Do you need consent for oral or rectal contrast? | |
3. Who gets the signed consent? | |
4. What if the patient is unable to sign consent what do we do? | |
5. What is your consent policy in an emergency? |