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Practice Consideration
Informed Consent (Practice Consideration)
Last AANA revision: 2023
Our paraphrased summary. The text below is our own condensed phrasing for board review, derived from the AANA Practice Manual document of the same name. The AANA document is the authoritative source — read it on aana.com for legally-binding language.
Anesthesia consent must be separate, specific, and obtained by an anesthesia provider. Discussion includes anesthetic options, risks/benefits, alternatives, and answer questions.
Key points
- 1.Obtained by the anesthesia provider, not the surgeon's team
- 2.Document type of anesthesia, common + serious risks, alternatives discussed
- 3.Patient must be cognitively able (no premed before consent for elective)
- 4.Special populations: minors (parent), pregnant women, intellectually disabled — consult institution policy
- 5.Emergency exception when consent cannot be obtained
This is an exam-prep summary, not a substitute for the full AANA document. Read the source at aana.com for authoritative wording. Education only.