Informed Consent

Providing proper informed consent is an integral part of appropriate patient-provider relations. Dental providers should make every attempt to disclose all relevant information to the patient or legal guardian in order for them to make an informed decision regarding any proposed treatment. The Standard Form 522, Request for Administration of Anesthesia and for Performance of Operations and other Procedures (fig. 5-1) should be used when informed consent is required, including the use of intravenous conscious

Figure 5-1. - Request for Administration of Anesthesia and for Performance of Operations and Other Procedures, SF 522.