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A. Interpreter / cultural needs • The sinus problem may recur. This may need further
surgery.
An Interpreter Service is required? Yes No
• Increased risk in smokers of wound and chest infections,
If Yes, is a qualified Interpreter present? Yes No heart and lung complications and thrombosis.
A Cultural Support Person is required? Yes No
If Yes, is a Cultural Support Person present? Yes No D. Significant risks and procedure options
(Doctor to document in space provided. Continue in Medical
B. Condition and treatment Record if necessary.)
The doctor has explained that you have the following
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condition: (Doctor to document in patient’s own words)
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E. Risks of not having this procedure
The following will be performed:
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This procedure involves the removal of a sinus (track) Record if necessary.)
between the buttocks. The wound is left open and may take
2-3 weeks or longer to heal. ...........................................................................................................................................................................
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There are risks and complications with this procedure. They ...........................................................................................................................................................................
• Death as a result of this procedure is possible. • my medical condition and the proposed procedure,
including additional treatment if the doctor finds
Specific risks: something unexpected. I understand the risks, including
• The wound may need to be left open and packed the risks that are specific to me.
regularly until it heals and this could be several weeks. • the anaesthetic required for this procedure. I understand
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• The wound, if sutured, may break open and discharge the risks, including the risks that are specific to me.
blood or infected material. This may need further surgery. • other relevant procedure/treatment options and their
• The wound may heal with a thick scar, which may be associated risks.
discoloured and painful. This may be permanent. • my prognosis and the risks of not having the procedure.
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I have been given the following Patient Information (state the patient’s language here) of the consent form
Sheet/s: and assisted in the provision of any verbal and written
About Your Anaesthetic information given to the patient/parent or
guardian/substitute decision-maker by the doctor.
Pilonidal Sinus
Name of
Interpreter: ....................................................................................................................................
On the basis of the above statements,
I request to have the procedure Signature:.......................................................................................................................................
Signature:.........................................................................................................................................
Date: ....................................................................................................................................................
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Consent Information - Patient Copy
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Pilonidal Sinus
thrombosis.
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• Heart attack or stroke could occur due to the
strain on the heart. ...........................................................................................................................................................................
further surgery.
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• Increased risk in smokers of wound and chest
infections, heart and lung complications and ...........................................................................................................................................................................
thrombosis.
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