Consent

Examples of local consent tools and policy for transfusion.

Blood Matters transfusion informed consent statement

The purpose of this document is to ensure that patients are informed about transfusion care they may receive so that they can make informed choices, and that this approach is promoted and facilitated in Victorian health services (howsoever named). The document also contains key elements for a valid consent.

Blood Matters, Consent (71kb, pdf)

Royal Children's Hospital: Clinical Guidelines (Hospital) - Blood Transfusion, Consent and documentation

This clinical practice guideline addresses the consent and documentation required for the administration of all fresh blood products at the Royal Children's Hospital.

Blood Transfusion, Consent and documentation (44kb, pdf)

Western Health policy on blood product administration including consent

Western Health policy on blood product administration including consent (221kb, pdf)