Vanessa A. Olbrecht, MD, MBA, FASA

Is Sedation Consent the Same as Anesthesia Consent?

Is Sedation Consent the Same as Anesthesia Consent?

By Vanessa A. Olbrecht, MD, MBA, FASA Informed consent is one of the most important concepts in medicine. During the process, the care team partners with a child and parents/guardians to provide information to them, enabling them to come to an appropriate decision about proceeding with care. By creating this partnership, the consent process may…