Informed consent.
New Orleans City Code § 82-661
in effectSec. 82-661. - Informed consent.
The written consent of a prospective donor shall be obtained after a qualified licensed physician has explained the hazards of the procedure to the prospective donor. The explanation shall include the risks of a hemolytic transfusion reaction if he is given the cells of another donor, and the hazards involved if he is hyperimmunized. The explanation shall consist of such disclosure and be made in such a manner that intelligent and informed consent be given and that a clear opportunity to refuse is presented. The donor shall also be apprised of the criminal provisions of this article prohibiting any donor from donating more than set forth in section 82-687(4) and (5).
(Code 1956, § 29-142)
Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH82HESA_ARTXISTOPBLBAPLCE_DIV8SOPLHU_S82-661INCOFetched: 10/28/2026
