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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2009; 19(01): 22-23
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1734432
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Signature on consent form when the patient′s right/left hand is impaired

Ms. L & Ors v/s Dr. B. R. K. Nursing Home & Anr
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  • 1 In case a patient is unable to sign the consent form with right/left hand (in the instant case it was due to an intravenous (IV) line), take thumb impression of the other hand on the consent form. SpeciÞ cally record the reasons for taking thumb impression on the consent form. In all such cases, it is advisable to take suitable endorsement from the patient's relatives/friends/att endants on the consent form.
  • 2 Discharge summary/ticket must be prepared in duplicate. Acknowledgment of receipt must be taken from the patient or relatives/friends/att endants on duplicate before issuing the original copy.
  • 3 Requisite investigations are mandatory before conducting any surgery/procedure.
  • 4 Medical records of every IPD patient must be maintained carefully - recording each and every step of treatment.