Rule 360-14-.03. Requirement of Consent for Major Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 31-9-6.1 and these rules, and in particular the exceptions outlined in Code Section 31-9-6.1(e), a person who undergoes any of the following surgical or diagnostic procedures to be performed on or after January 1, 1989, must consent to such procedure as outlined in said Code Section and these rules:

1. (a) Any surgical procedure under general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia or major regional anesthesia;
2. (b) An amniocentesis diagnostic procedure;
3. (c) A diagnostic procedure which involves the intravenous injection of a contrast material.

Authority: O.C.G.A. 31-9-6.1.

History. Original Rule entitled "Requirement of Consent for Major Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures" was filed November 17, 1988; effective January 1, 1989, as specified by the Agency.