AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Panel Discussion: Biologics vs Non-Biologics

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In this video, a panel of medical professionals discusses the importance of informed consent and documentation in medical procedures, specifically injections. They mention a lawsuit involving a player who received an injection without proper informed consent. The panelists stress the significance of discussing the risks and benefits of injections with the patient and documenting the conversation. They also discuss whether patients should sign consent forms for certain injections, noting that in some states, it is not required. The panelists express various opinions on the use of certain injections, such as corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), for different injuries, like hamstring strains. They caution against seeking treatments abroad where regulations and safety standards may differ. The panel concludes by addressing the question of whether teams should pay for offshore treatments, advising against it due to the potential risks and uncertainty involved.

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Presented by James J. Kinderknecht MD

Keywords

informed consent

documentation

injections

risks and benefits

consent forms

treatments abroad