After he completes the interview and examination and reviews your imaging and laboratory results, the neurosurgeon will discuss your problem with you. He will explain the significant findings on your x-ray and other images as will as from laboratory tests. Office topics top Treatment Treatment options , recommendations, and plans. You will receive a thorough explanation of any operation proposed to you. Either in clinic or in the hospital prior to surgery you will be asked to sign an Informed Consent form.
Every surgery is associated with risks and potential complications.
The Gann Act is a law in California that requires your surgeon to inform you of your transfusion options prior to surgery. The right of Jehovah's Witnesses to refuse transfusions of blood, blood products, or blood expanders is respected by USC Neurosurgery. Please work with us and the USC University Hospital Jehovah's Witness liaison to ensure that your wishes are made known to every caretaker involved in your surgery. You will receive follow up instructions at the end of your visit. We keep a clinic chart on every patient.