Exam Preparation; Overview - GE Logiq 500 User Manual

Exam Preparation

Overview

Prior to an ultrasound examination, the patient should be
informed of the clinical indication, specific benefits, potential
risks, and alternatives, if any. In addition, if the patient requests
information about the exposure time and intensity, it should be
provided. Patient access to educational materials regarding
ultrasound is strongly encouraged to supplement the
information communicated directly to the patient. Furthermore,
these examinations should be conducted in a manner and take
place in a setting which assures patient dignity and privacy.
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Ultrasound examinations performed solely to satisfy the family's
desire to know the fetal sex, to view the fetus or to obtain a
picture of the fetus should be discouraged.
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Prior material knowledge and approval of the presence of
nonessential personnel with the number of such personnel
kept to a minimum.
An intent to share with the parents, either during the
examination or shortly thereafter, the information derived.
An offer of choice about viewing the fetus.
An offer of choice about learning the sex of the fetus, if
such information becomes available.
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