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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2024

Informed consent form for platelet rich plasma injections: evidence-based and legally guide for orthopaedic surgeons.

Madhan Jeyaraman, Satvik N Pai, Migliorini Filippo, Naveen Jeyaraman, Ravichandran Venkatasalam, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Manish Khanna, Bishnu Prasad Patro, Shilpa Sharma, Ravi Velamor Rangarajan

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10 authors.

Madhan Jeyaraman *Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9045-9493
Satvik N Pai *Department of Orthopaedics, PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560083, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3621-150X
Migliorini FilippoDepartment of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Medical Centre, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany. migliorini.md@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7220-1221
Naveen JeyaramanDepartment of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4362-3326
Ravichandran VenkatasalamDepartment of Regenerative Medicine, Orange Health Care, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600040, India.
Arulkumar NallakumarasamyIndian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2445-2883
Manish KhannaIndian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2890-869X
Bishnu Prasad PatroIndian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9497-9624
Shilpa SharmaIndian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8695-8372
Ravi Velamor RangarajanIndian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Regarding medico-legal malpractice suits, lawyers and insurers focus on informed consent documentation. Unfortunately, there is no standard protocol for obtaining informed consent for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. The objective of the present study was to create a pre-designed, evidence-based informed consent form specifically for PRP injections. The current evidence on the medico-legal implications of PRP injections was accessed, as well as informed consent in general and specifically informed consent in PRP injections. Additionally, we interviewed orthopaedic surgeons and patients who had undergone PRP injections in the past year using a semi-structured approach. A legally valid and evidence-based informed consent form for PRP injections ensures rights, encouraging open communication and transparency between the patient and surgeon. Moreover, if a lawsuit arose, informed consent would be a critical document in surgeons' defence and would withstand scrutiny from lawyers and the judiciary. An evidence-based informed consent form for PRP injections was elaborated and reviewed by a legal expert to ensure adherence to legal proprieties. The final form of the informed consent for PRP injection was administered for one year and validated at our institution.

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Informed ConsentOrthopedic SurgeonsPlatelet-Rich PlasmaConsent FormsEvidence-Based MedicineHumansInjectionsConsentInformed consentMedico-legalPlatelet-rich plasmaPRP

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