Consent

Question 1

what is consent?

Answer 1

NHS choices:
the principle that a person must give permission before they receive any type of treatment, test or examination

• needs to be voluntary
• informed
• capacity

Question 2

who can you delegate responsibility of consent to?

Answer 2

• suitability trained qualified person
• sufficient knowledge
• understands consent guidance

Question 3

what is the process of consent

Answer 3

doctor and patient assesses the condition
doctor identifies and explains options likely to benefit
doctor gives recommendation without pressure to accept
patient expression of consent
record decisions

Question 4

how do you access capacity

Answer 4

presumption of capacity
maximise ability to make decisions
assess capacity