Maybe its to keep them from getting sued from people who don't follow instructions? Good on you for actually reading the forms you sign. When they hand you the digital stylus always make them turn the computer screen around so you can read it. If anything seems funny to you they will give you a copy on the spot if you request it. I know for a fact that there is such a thing as a "blank consent form." Edt; also never sign anything if they have given you a mind altering drug, morphine is commonly used in ER's. Just say something like "I'm to high to read this." or "After what the nurse gave me I can't even hold this pen." and chuckle a little.