The following language will be added to the Consent for Treatment document:
I understand the risk of exposure to COVID-19 contraction while in the hospital and the risk of a COVID-19 infection slowing recovery from any treatment/testing procedure.
The following language will be added to the surgical consent under the Risks, Benefits, and Complications section:
*The risk of exposure to and contraction of COVID-19 while in the hospital and the risk of COVID-19 infection slowing recovery from the procedure