{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-533.04","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 44-533.04","heading":"Pre-operative requirements.","body":"(a)\nA current statement in writing indicating informed consent and a signed authorization by the patient for the performance of a surgical procedure shall be procured and shall form a part of the patient's medical record.\n\n(b)\nAppropriate medical history shall be obtained and the physical examination shall be sufficient to determine the state of health of the patient prior to performance of the surgical procedure.\n\n(c)\nAppropriate current laboratory tests shall be performed on patients in accordance with standard medical practice.\n\n(d)\nWritten policies and procedures for coordination or referral from various sources, including transmittal of appropriate patient records, shall be established by the Medical Director and adhered to by all members of the staff.","path":["Title 44. Charitable and Curative Institutions.","Chapter 5. Health-Care and Community Residence Facility, Hospice and Home Care Licensure.","Subchapter I-A. Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Licensure.","Part C. Center Administration and Management."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/44-533.04","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"3b59160f3f683b25e2429f089a34fb130c88411f82abacda836149ec61aac06a","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-533.03","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-533.05"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}