5.21.4FCA_IISection
Communication:
lines 6105–6105id: 5.21.4
8 items
- 5.21.4.1FCA_IIEstablish a rapport with the patient to appropriately reassure, disclose risk, and provide further information and answers to patient concerns.
- 5.21.4.2FCA_IIInform patients pre-operatively of complications that may arise because of anaesthesia and ensure that appropriate informed consent has been obtained
- 5.21.4.3FCA_IIEffective communication with the surgeon and nursing staff during the preoperative preparation.
- 5.21.4.4FCA_IIConsult patients routinely post-operatively to assess their physiological recovery from anaesthesia or intra-operative complications.
- 5.21.4.5FCA_IIOngoing communication of information and updates for any outstanding issues.
- 5.21.4.6FCA_IIBe aware of South African law with regards to communication with next -of- kin.
- 5.21.4.7FCA_IIBeing mindful of patient rights to privacy of communication.
- 5.21.4.8FCA_IIEffective communication with hospital managers and allied disciplines to ensure that routine and non-routine locations can provide safe anaesthesia.