Pretty interesting. Actually, those things are probably dangerous. Our
nurses tell me that the one they used to have broke while a woman in
labor was sitting on it. I don't think the consent form even mentions
fractured coxxyx or having the cr*p scared out of you as possible
complications.
Anna Meenan, MD
At Thu, 17 Jun 2004, RModugno@aol.com wrote:
>
>Yes folks, here's the informed consent of the week!
>
>Robert Modugno MD MBA FACOG
>Marietta, GA
>
>Release for use of birthing ball:
>
>I have requested to use a birthing ball while in labor at______Hospital. I
understand that I may bring a birthing ball me to the Hospital or may purchase
one from the Hospital during this admission. I understand that I must take the
ball with me when I leave the Hospital. The Hospital cannot arrange for disposal
or reuse of the ball.
>
>I have received education regarding use of the birthing ball from the
individual named below. I understand that there are risks associated with the
use of the ball which could cause injury to me and/or my unborn child. These
risks include, but are not limited to, loss of balance and falls, fatigue,
infection, and aggravation of prior injuries.
>
>I understand that use of the birthing ball at _________Hospital must be
approved by my physician or certified nurse midwife. I understand that I may not
use the ball after I have received an epidural or if I am in preterm labor. I
also understand that if I have had a prior injury or a history of arthritis, I
must not use the ball without my physician's consent. I understand that my
spouse, friend or family member must be with me at all times when I am using the
ball to assist me in case I lose my balance. The Hospital has no duty to
supervise me while I am using the ball. I understand that the balls provided by
___________Hospital are intended for use by patients between 5'2" and 5'10". I
understand that if I am not within that height range I should not use the ball.
>
>In consideration for permitting me to use the birthing ball while a patient at
_________Hospital, I release ________Hospital, my physician, certified nurse
midwife, and their agents and employees from any and all claims, damages,
responsibilities, and liabilities, which may arise, directly or indirectly, from
or in connection with the use of the birthing ball. My spouse, friend or family
member has also signed to indicate agreement with the above and understands that
I must be supervised at all times.
>
>Patient Signature Witness
>
>Spouse/Significant other Date/Time
>
>Education provided by:____________________________
>
>Education provided by:____________________________
>NOTE: Physician or nurse midwife order required for use of birthing ball
>Education provided by:____________________________
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>Education provided by:____________________________
----Original Message Follows----
From: annam@uic.edu (Anna Meenan, MD)
Reply-To: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net
To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L <ob-gyn-l@dns.obgyn.net>
Subject: Re: Nurse Midwives Feeling The Sting
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 18:40:03 -0500
Haven't had one in three years, mostly thanks to Gov. Blago, who is
giving his staff a big raise this year, while cutting the U of I budget
for the fourth year in a row. Thank God for the State University
Retirement System and the early retirement option. Almost there.
Anna Meenan, MD
At Fri, 18 Jun 2004, Barborza@aol.com wrote:
>
>I just found out that we're not getting a raise this year because of the rise
>in our malpractice insurance.
>
>Barb Orza, CNM
>Atlanta
