2007-02-22 10:17:07 · 22 answers · asked by jennifer p 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Basically to say you know the risks and also to say they can bill the insurance company on your behalf. Also... it tells you that you will receive a different bill from the doctor and from the hospital. I didn't sign one when I had my last because they got hubby to do it and forced me to get one. Good luck
2007-02-22 10:22:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to sign papers for more than just an epidural. It is a just in case clause for all hospitals. They made me sign a paper just in case they needed to use a vacuum, forceps and other stuff. This way the hosptial can't be sued in case something goes wrong. Now understand, if you don't sign no epidural for you. So it just depends on you if you want it or not. they are just saying that in case you get infection, hurt, or suffer something serious from having an epidural that you willingly took it and it is your responsibility. Ask your ob next time you go in.. they can explain it better.
2007-02-22 10:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a paper that protects the hospital in case of any complications you get from the epidural. Those papers are always about the legal stuff, by signing it you are saying that you won't sue them. I didn't have to sign a paper when I got my epidural, or at least I don't remember signing one.
2007-02-22 10:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is papers stating that you have consented to having this procedure done and this is always a possibility something could go wrong. With your signature on these papers you will be responsible for any liabilities and the hospital will not be. It is just like the papers you have to sign before you are admitted to the hospital. There are more paper with any anesthesia because anesthesiologists are usually independent from the hospitals and require their own paperwork to be admitted to their company. It is wise to see if your insurance company has a preference on which anesthesiologists you use.. some are not covered on certain insurances and the bills are not cheap.
2007-02-22 10:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are papers protecting the anesthesiologist and hospital from any complications that could occur. Epidurals are given in the spine, and very close to nerve endings and spinal fluid. Sometimes, things can go wrong. It is usually just a precaution.
2007-02-22 10:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always a little nervous for the epidural because of the whole they'll nick something and you wont be able to walk. I talked to the Anest. and he said that is a total myth. What can happen is called a spinal headache. It can be taken care of and it's extremely rare. As said above, it's for liablility.
2007-02-22 10:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by upsadaisy22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't bother with those other answers.
it all depends on the hospital you're at.
when i had both of my daughters (in connecticut) the nurse gave me a pile of papers to fill out before i was induced. one was for the epidural, one was for the epesiotamy (sp) and one was for something else i can't remember.
they were all mostly just release and consent forms, and papers that say that you will allow them to do the procedures if you're incompasitated and can't answer for yourself. it protects you and the hospital and the dr.s in case of an emergency.
2007-02-22 10:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by Amy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think it's because maybe hosptial doesn't want u blamed them if u are in risk or anything, but if u really want epidural so have to sign the paper and then doctor wont get blamed.
2007-02-22 10:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though there are usually no side effects, you could end up with something as "mild" as a few weeks of intense migraines to paralysis. Its an informed consent/waiver paper. The same as for surgery. They don't expect anything to happen, but it can.
2007-02-22 10:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by Noota Oolah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well with the good there is always a bad as well as liabilities too! so those papers usually include the possible side effects and the possibilities if you move while they are doing the procedure since you are responsible for standing still while they insert a needle into your spine. it is standard protocol but if your not comfortable with releasing your rights then have a natural birth i saw my sister have one and i tell you they can knock me out and put me under the knife again(ceserean).
2007-02-22 10:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by Johnnie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋