Checklist – Counseling "Explain a bone marrow aspiration"

Introduction	Points
Introduces and identifies patient	1
Gains consent	1
Explore
Checks patients understanding for reason for Bone Marrow Aspiration	2
Check’s patients understanding of the procedure	1
Inform
Preparation: Taken in as a day case	1
Procedure: Takes 10 minutes. You are laid on your back and given a local anaesthetic which is make it less sore. They tunnel a needle into you pelvis bone and suck out some cells. Then given a dressing over the site.	3
Post-procedure: Apply pressure over site for 5 minutes. Given pain medication. Will be sore for 2-3 days	2
Risks and complications
Very safe procedure. Bleeding may occur	2
Pain is the main problem post procedure	1
Closure
Any questions	1
Alleviate fears	1
Offer further information source	1
Closure
Gave information in chunks and tested understanding	1

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