Sterilization Consent Form

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Sterilization Consent Form
Patient Consent
Name:
Phone:
Address:
ID No.:
Chart No.:
I, the undersigned…
Verify that I am over
years of age.
Understand the pain, discomfort, risks, benefits and recovery time associated with this procedure.
Understand that this procedure is irreversible and permanent.
Understand that after this procedure I will be unable to conceive, bear or father children.
Have been informed of other birth control options, including
Have rejected the aforementioned temporary options and have chosen sterilization.
Understand that I have
days until the surgery and that I can revoke my consent at any time
without penalty or loss of benefits
Will undergo the procedure
for the purpose of sterilization.
Verify that the doctor has explained the aforementioned information to me in detail and has answered all
questions I had.
Patient Signature
Date
Physician Statement
Doctor Name:
Hospital:
Operating Surgeon Name:
I, the consulting physician…
Hereby state that to the best of my knowledge, the patient is over
years of age, mentally
sound and physically capable of undergoing the surgery.
Explained the resulting benefits, risks, pain and discomfort of this procedure to the patient.
Believe that the patient understands that the procedure will result in permanent, irreversible sterility.
Ensured that the patient voluntarily consented to this operation and understands that consent can be
revoked at any time.
Understand that I must wait
days before ordering the procedure unless the patient either goes into
premature labor or has emergency abdominal surgery.
Will refer the patient to
for the purpose of the sterilization procedure.
Swear that I have explained the aforementioned information to the patient in detail and have answered all
questions asked.
Physician Signature
Date
Witness Statement
I,
, hereby swear and confirm that I witnessed the physician inform the
patient of the aforementioned information and that the witness did sign the document in his or her own hand.
Witness Signature
Date

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