Your medical officer/physician has requested that we perform an ultrasound/sonogram to obtain additional information. This is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves and a computer to produce images of internal body parts.
The benefit of this exam is to assist your physician with making a diagnosis. There may be other imaging alternatives, however, your medical officer/physician believes that a sonogram to be the best diagnostic test for you after evaluating your symptoms and medical condition at this time.
By my signature below, I hereby certify that I have fully read this consent, had it explained to me or have had it read to. I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about my condition, alternative forms of treatment, the procedures to be used, and the risks and hazards involved. I understand its contents and have sufficient information to give this informed consent.