• Dr Lorenzo Masci Injection Consent Form

    injection under private medical insurance
    Ultrasound Guided Injections
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  • Please note we are unable to offer injections to patients below 18 years of age.

  • Please indicate region to be injected.

    Please note - We do not offer injections for the face, neck or spinal conditions (neck, ribs and lower back).*

  • The referral letter and/or the most recent letter from the referring medical professional should be emailed in before your appointment or brought along on the day of your appointment.

  • Please note we do not offer injections into prosthetic joints (joints that have been replaced) or into an area where there is metalwork, screws or pins still in place from surgery. This is due to the raised risk of infection.

  • We recommend that you inform your GP that you will be attending for this consultation which may include local injection (e.g. glucocorticosteroid, local anaesthetic or hyaluronic acid). You will be sent a letter after the consultation outlining assessment findings and treatment including any medications used and dosage, this should also be passed on to your GP.

  • We are unable to offer a steroid injection to patients within 2 weeks either side of a COVID vaccine – please see below

  • We are unable to offer a steroid injection to patients within 2 weeks either side of a COVID vaccine – please see below

  • A steroid injection may temporarily inhibit the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine. We are following the guidance published by 'Arthritis and musculoskeletal alliance' arma.uk.net/covid-19-vaccination-and-msk which recommends a gap of 2 weeks after the vaccine before having a steroid injection in order to allow a full immune response. We are therefore unfortunately not able to perform steroid injections within two weeks on either side of the date a patient has received a vaccine.

    It may be advisable to leave a two-week gap on either side of a seasonal flu vaccine also.

    We recommend discussing with your GP if you have any further concerns.

  • You should not have an injection if you currently have an infection anywhere in your body which requires treatment from antibiotics. If you have recently been treated for an infection you should wait 10 days after you have finished your antibiotics and/or have been cleared of the infection before receiving an injection. If you are unsure you must check with your GP if they are happy for you to have an injection.

  • If you are Type 1 diabetic and/or your blood sugars are not always stable you must check with your GP if they are happy for you to have an injection (we recommend that patients with recent HbA1c above 8.5% (70mmol/mol) should obtain approval from their GP before booking). This relates to steroid injections only.

  • If you are taking an anti-coagulant such as a DOAC (direct oral anticoagulants) such as dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban or edoxaban it is recommended you discuss with your GP regarding any changes to medication requirements around the time of your injection. Unfortunately we are not able to advise on this matter.

  • If your most recent INR was greater than 2.4 you must check with your GP if they are happy for you to have an injection.

  • Steroid injections may sometimes temporarily raise intraocular pressure, which can exacerbate POAG (primary open angle glaucoma). If you have glaucoma or raised intraocular pressure OR if you have suffered with visual disturbance after a steroid injection previously, you MUST discuss this with your GP before booking an appointment.

  • Unfortunately, we are not able to offer injections to patients during pregnancy.

  • AS YOU HAVE ANSWERED 'YES' TO THE ABOVE QUESTION, DISCUSS WITH YOUR GP OR HOSPITAL CONSULTANT BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING TO ENSURE ITS SAFE FOR YOU TO RECEIVE THE INJECTION TREATMENT. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 020 7482 3875 TO DISCUSS AFTER SUBMITTING THIS FORM.

  • AS YOU HAVE ANSWERED 'YES' TO THE ABOVE QUESTION, DISCUSS WITH YOUR GP OR HOSPITAL CONSULTANT BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING TO ENSURE ITS SAFE FOR YOU TO RECEIVE THE INJECTION TREATMENT. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 020 7482 3875 TO DISCUSS AFTER SUBMITTING THIS FORM.

  • Adverse Effects of Injections

  • You should have been sent a patient information leaflet outlining potential risks and side affects relating to your proposed treatment. It is very important that you have read this information before your appointment so you have opportunity to ask any further questions which you may wish to clarify.

    If you have not received a patient information leaflet, please choose one of the links below relating to your proposed treatment which will open the information leaflet in a new window for viewing and may also be downloaded: 

  • Complete Injections Patient Information: Steroid Injection

    Complete Injections Patient Information: Hyaluronic Acid Injection

    Complete Injections Patient Information: Hydrodistension Injection

    Complete Injections Patient Information: Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection

  • Please confirm that you have read and understood the supplied patient information leaflet:

  • Mobility

  • Please note:

     

    Chelsea clinic - does not have wheelchair access - access to the clinic by stairs (x1 flight of 7 steps).

    Chelsea clinic - does not have disabled toilet facilities.

     

  • Clinic location


  • Once we receive the completed form, this will then be screened by one of our senior clinicians. Once approved, one of our booking team will contact you to get you booked for an appointment – please note we aim to screen all consent forms within a maximum of 1-2 working days.

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