When patients are treated in the hospital, some situations can't be solved by taking medicine and injections. Surgery is needed at this time. Before the operation, the doctor will take out the consent form and ask for signature. So, do I have to sign the consent form for surgery? Some people want to know if it's okay not to sign the consent form for surgery. Do I have to sign the consent form for the operation? I have to sign. The doctor won't operate on me if I don't sign it. Doctors have no right to dispose of patients' bodies. Therefore, someone must be authorized to start treatment, regardless of whether the result of treatment is to save people or kill people. Who should sign the consent form for surgery? 1. The consent form for operation should be signed by the patient himself. If I can't or should not sign, the patient's close relatives (such as spouse, parents, children, etc.). ) will sign the agreement. 2. If the patient or his close relatives are not informed of the consequences of the operation and related measures through the above channels, the hospital shall be liable for the non-medical damage caused by the operation.
Legal objectivity:
Article 12 19 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * Medical personnel shall explain the patient's condition and medical measures during the diagnosis and treatment activities. If surgery, special examination and special treatment are needed, the medical staff shall explain the medical risks and alternative medical schemes to the patients in a timely manner, and obtain their clear consent; If it is impossible or inappropriate to explain it to the patient, it shall explain it to the patient's close relatives and obtain their clear consent. Medical institutions shall be liable for compensation if medical personnel fail to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the preceding paragraph and cause damage to patients.