Blood Transfusion Consent - PBM

In spring of 2014, blood transfusion consent forms for patients went through significant changes. Please use the revised forms attached below going forward.

Consent Forms

• Consent for Investigation, Treatment or Operative Procedure
• Consent for Transfusion Blood Components and/or Blood Products

Refusal or Limited Consent

• Refusal or Limited Consent for Transfusion of Blood Components and/or Blood Products
• Refus de transfusion de composants sanguins ou de produits sanguins ou consentement limité à une telle transfusion

The policy has been updated to reflect these changes and healthcare providers have a responsibility to educate all patients before the forms are signed.

Policy & Procedure

• Consent To Treatment - CH 30-045

Education

• Blood Component / Blood Produce use During a Massive Transfusion
• Patient Pamphlets

For more information contact:

Heather Mingo, SNP
Tel: 902-473-3117
Fax: 902-473-5804
heather.mingo@cdha.nshealth.ca   

For legal questions
Tel: 902-473-2626
cdhalegalservices@cdha.nshealth.ca

After hours call locating at 902-473-2220 and ask for duty legal counsel.