Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-14 - INFORMED CONSENT
Rule 360-14-.05 - Standards for Physicians Compliance, Sanctions for Noncompliance
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 360-14-.05
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1)
(a) When a responsible physician is required
to ensure that consent to a major surgical or diagnostic procedure is obtained
and that certain information is provided in connection therewith, such
requirement shall have been complied with if accomplished through the use of
the form set forth in Exhibit A attached to this Rule or through the use of a
form which is substantially similar to such form or which includes provisions
substantially similar to such form.
(b) When a responsible physician is required
to ensure that consent to a major surgical or diagnostic procedure is obtained
and that certain information is provided in connection therewith, such
requirement shall be rebuttably presumed to have been complied with if
evidenced in writing signed by the patient or other person authorized to sign
for the patient.
(2) The failure to obtain the written consent to a major surgical or diagnostic procedure shall not cause such consent and the provision of information in connection therewith to be invalid but no presumption as to the validity of such consent shall arise.
(3) Any physician who fails to comply with these rules shall be subject to disciplinary action under Code Chapter 43-34, and Chapter 360-3 of the Rules of the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-9-6.1, 43-34-1, 43-34-5, 43-34-8.
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