Informed Consent Resources Informed Consent Resource Person Shelley Feenstra, RN, is acting as resource consultant for the informed consent implementation process. Shelley has been involved in the implementation of Informed Consent for Blood and Blood Products at Vancouver Hospital and Health Science Centre. She is available as a resource person and welcomes any questions or discussions regarding your implementation process for informed consent. A new edition of the Physician's Guide has recently been released, along with a laminated quick reference card. The book and card are free of charge to BC health care providers.
Discounts are available for large orders.
For more information, or to order copies, contact the PBCO . A patient pamphlet on Transfusion of Blood Products describes the types of blood products that can be transfused and outlines the risks of having a blood transfusion. The pamphlet was prepared by Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre and is available in both English and Chinese. Check out the focus on informed consent in the July 2000 issue of Blood Matters , which answers commonly-asked questions and looks at informed consent legal issues. Informed Consent Logo Raising awareness of changes in policy and procedures is one of the challenges of implementing a process for informed consent for blood and blood products.