Legally speaking, the consent form of operation, anesthesia and power of attorney can only be signed by the patient himself, but in practice, the hospital often requires the patient himself and his close relatives to sign the consent form of operation and anesthesia. The main purpose of the hospital is to avoid the risks that may be brought by the operation, and to prevent the troubles and disputes that the unpredictable risks in the operation may bring to the hospital and medical staff.

The purpose of signing is that the hospital will fulfill its obligation to inform patients of the medical measures to be taken next, or the necessity, risks and many other factors. If the patient signs, it means that he agrees with the hospital's surgical measures and is willing to take risks. In fact, the hospital is doing this to avoid medical disputes to the maximum extent.

However, with regard to medical risks, if the hospital is indeed at fault during the operation and is finally identified by the medical accident appraisal committee, even if it is signed, the hospital will bear the patient's liability for compensation. The so-called risks borne by patients can only be risks beyond the power of human resources, and hospitals have the responsibility to avoid the damage caused by negligence.

Therefore, the operation needs the signature of the patient himself or his immediate family. In fact, it is the hospital to avoid or reduce legal disputes. Only contracted hospitals dare to operate. If you don't sign it, many hospitals will not agree to the operation for fear of taking medical responsibility.

Extended data:

Article 26 of the Law on Medical Practitioners, Article 33 of the Regulations on the Administration of Medical Institutions, Article 62 and Article 88 of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Administration of Medical Institutions, etc. The laws (regulations) with signatures clearly stipulate that from the legislative intent, signing is only a procedure, and the purpose of fulfilling this procedure is to realize the patient's right to know. The so-called knowledge is based on knowledge and understanding, that is, medical institutions will be interested.

Acceptance on the basis of knowledge and understanding is a passive process. Therefore, the patient does not have the right to decide on a certain treatment, and he does not have such ability. Immediate family members can sign, such as your grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. You can sign it when you are an adult. Mainly for surgery, which can also be regarded as a contract.

If the patient can express himself or the doctor thinks that he can sign and tell me all the information, the patient can sign. The purpose of signing is to fulfill the obligation to inform the patient and explain the next medical measures or the necessity and risks of surgery.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-People's Republic of China (PRC) Medical Practitioner Law