Baby Bump will follow the code of practice for sonographers, in line with the BMUS Guidelines

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• Sonographers have a duty of care to their pregnant patients with respect to the minimisation of ultrasound exposure consistent with diagnostic needs.

• Sonographers are legally obliged to respect the confidentiality of any information acquired as a result of their clinical duties, with the exception of a legal obligation for disclosure

• Sonographers are committed to the provision of a quality ultrasound service in order to minimise any risk to patients, carers or other professionals

• Sonographers are legally and professionally accountable for their own practice and must not subject the patients to any form of discrimination

• Sonographers must identify limitations in their practice and request training/support to meet their perceived needs, in line with the BMUS Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice

• Sonographers will take all reasonable opportunities to maintain, improve and strengthen their knowledge and professional competency 

• Sonographers have a duty of care to work collaboratively and in co-operation with the multidisciplinary health care team (MDT) in the interests of their patients and carers

• Sonographers must act (at all times) in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the reputation of sonography and to serve the public interest

• Sonographers must ensure that any unethical conduct and any circumstances where patients and others are at risk will be reported to the appropriate authority

• Sonographers who are held accountable in another area of health care must relate this Code of Practice to others that govern their practice

   Baby Bump’s ultrasound screening

• is safe

• is performed prudently and for a clear medical purpose

• is performed by properly trained Sonographers/Ultrasound Technicians

• the electric equipment is well-maintained and PAT Tested in line with the Quality Assurance requirements of The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).

 

Any unnecessary exposure to the human body will be avoided during the ultrasound screenings.

Baby Bump and its Sonographers/Ultrasound practitioners will apply the current safety standards and regulations (BMUS Guidelines for Professional Ultrasound Practice) and will undertake a risk/benefit assessment for each examination.

Baby Bump will not use the screening on pregnant women for 'entertainment' or 'bonding' purposes.

Consent

What will happen during my scan? The NHS website (www.NHS.uk) explain the process as follows: You lie on your back and some lubricating gel is put on your abdomen. A small device is then passed backwards and forwards over your skin, and high-frequency sound is beamed through your abdomen into the womb. The sound is reflected back and creates a picture, which is shown on a screen.
The procedure has been explained to me and I give consent for an ultrasound scan for the sole purpose of obtaining images. I understand that if at any time I wish the scan to cease, I must inform the sonographer who will comply immediately. I understand the recommendation that I have a chaperone attend during my scan, but I can opt to attend alone.

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Early Reassurance Scans

Please be aware that we cannot scan any patients that have experienced any pain or bleeding. If you have had any symptoms, please contact your hospital of chosen care to have a Diagnostic scan.

 

Picture Quality

An ultrasound scan can only show what is actually happening with your baby. We cannot make your baby change position or perform for a scan picture. Every scan is performed in the same way, with the same equipment. The only thing that effects the quality of the images is you and your baby. The sonographer will explain what is possible and on request can explain why the images may be unclear – please DO ASK. Some scan images are clearer than others and this is not in the control of the sonographer.

 

Gender Determination

No gender determination via ultrasound is guaranteed to be 100% correct. Gender determination is based on the visual clues observed. The earlier gender determination is requested the greater the chance of incorrect determination. You accept full responsibility in this regard.

 

Prenatal Care

 I acknowledge that I have been informed by Baby Bump Ltd that prenatal care is important to a healthy pregnancy. I am currently receiving prenatal care and my doctor has been informed and has no objections to my attending this sonography session.

 

No Professional Negligence Claims

I am purchasing Baby Bump Ltd products for keepsake, non-medical purposes. I agree that I have no right to recourse against Baby Bump Ltd in any medical malpractice, professional negligence, or any medical related claim arising out of or in any way related to my pregnancy or the birth of my child.

 

Waiver and Release of Claims

I hereby waive, release, acquit and forever discharge Baby Bump Limited from any and all claims, expenses, demands, costs, causes of action, and other actions and liabilities, of any nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, whether in law or equity, that I or my baby may have arising out of or in any way related to my visit to Baby Bump Limited. I agree that I shall have no right whatsoever to file any lawsuit or institute any other action or legal proceedings of any type arising out of or in any way related to my visit to Baby Bump Limited.

 

Photo Release: I give Baby Bump Ltd permission to post or use any photos or recorded data for advertisement purposes. I understand no names will be posted or used with the photos.