Consent

Question 1

Define medical consent

Answer 1

Seeking permission for any medical management

Question 2

Exceptions to consent (4)

Answer 2

1. Life threatening/ emergency
2. Implied consent
3. Waive consent (patient only)
4. Best interest (if capacity lacked)

Question 3

Four pillars of competency

Answer 3

1. Understand info
2. Retain info
3. Use info to decide
4. Communicate decision

Question 4

Define valid consent

Answer 4

Consent given by a competent person who understands the nature of the treatment based on broad terms without coercion

Question 5

What can acting without consent lead to? (6)

Answer 5

1. Criminal offence
2. Assault
3. Battery
4. Common assault (assault + battery)
5. Civil action
6. Claim for damages

Question 6

Is a signature required as proof of consent?

Answer 6

No, verbal consent is sufficient

Question 7

When is express consent preferred over implied?(3)

Answer 7

1. Nature of the info is unclear
2. Method of disclosure of info is unclear
3. Who you can tell is unclear

Question 8

What if an adult lacks capacity?

Answer 8

Act in their best interest
OR
another adult gives consent IF given legal authority by court of protection