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. 2021 Jun 23;12(3):429–435. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1730032

Table 3. Most common verbs in the 211 agreed upon permission-sentences, their frequency, and example of use.

Verb n (%) Example permission-sentence
Authorize 73 (34.6%) I authorize medical evaluation and treatment, and release of information for insurance/medical purposes concerning my illness and treatment.
Consent 65 (30.8%) I also consent to diagnostic studies, tests, anesthesia, X-ray examinations, and any other treatment or courses of treatment relating to the diagnosis or procedure described herein.
May 39 (18.5%) If any unforeseen circumstances should arise which … require deviation from the original anesthetic plan, I further authorize that whatever other anesthetics or emergency procedures deemed advisable by them may be administered or performed.
Request 25 (11.8%) I, request and consent to the start or induction of my labor by my provider: [sic] and other assistants as may be selected by him/her.
Agree 23 (10.9%) I agree that any excess tissue, fluids, or specimens removed from my body during my outpatient visit or hospital stay … may be used for such educational purposes and research, including research on the genetic materials (DNA).
Perform 21 (10.0%) I, (Wife) authorize the Strong Fertility and Reproductive Science Center to perform one or more artificial inseminations on me with sperm obtained from an anonymous donor for the purpose of making me pregnant.
Give 18 (8.5%) I give permission to my responsible practitioner to do whatever may be necessary if there is a complication or unforeseen condition duringmy [sic] procedure.
Named 13 (6.2%) I give permission to the hospital and the above-named practitioner to photograph and/or visually record or display the procedure(s) for medical, scientific, or educational purposes.
Use 12 (5.7%) I request and consent to use of anonymous donor sperm in hopes of achieving a pregnancy.
Receive 12 (5.7%) … I voluntarily consent to receive medical and health care services that may include diagnostic procedures, examination, and treatment.