Guides to consent for intimate and medical examinations
The ASA has released two essential guides for sonographers: Guide to Consent for Medical Ultrasound Examinations and Guide to Consent and Chaperones for Intimate Medical Ultrasound Examinations.
The Guide to Consent for Medical Ultrasound Examinations offers guidance on obtaining consent for medical ultrasound examinations. Its primary aim is to minimise potential harm, enhance patient satisfaction, and manage medico-legal risks.
The Guide to Consent and Chaperones for Intimate Medical Ultrasound Examinations provides best practice principles for examinations perceived as intimate by patients. By following this guide, sonographers can review their practice, improve patient safety, reduce medico-legal risks, and enhance patient outcomes. This guide is not only relevant to sonographers but also to all health professionals involved in intimate ultrasound procedures.
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Guide to Consent and Chaperones for Intimate Medical Ultrasound Examinations |
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Supplementary Documents
The following supplementary files are designed to provide additional explanations and education relating to the Guides to Consent. Click the image to view each document.
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Consent Form for a Transvaginal Scan An example of a consent form for a transvaginal scan. |
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Patient Information Sheet The patient information sheet can be used or adapted for use in medical imaging facilities. It may be used as a patient handout, or as a guide to assist verbal explanations provided by sonographers to patients. |
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Consent Checklist for Sonographers The sonographer may use this checklist before proceeding with the examination. Documentation is key in cases where complaints are made. Use the ‘notes’ column to provide documentation about the consent process |
Online Learning Modules
To assist sonographers and those that chaperone, the ASA has developed two special edition Online Learning Modules to guide your learning and test your knowledge in consent for intimate and medical examinations. Complete both the Online Learning Modules and gain 3 CPD points (1.5 CPD points per OLM).
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OLM | Chaperone Training Course: Intimate Medical Ultrasound Examinations |
