Consent

Question 1

What is the name of the legal framework around capacity and making decisions for patients that lack capacity?

Answer 1

Mental capacity act 2005

Question 2

What are the four things needed for someone to have capacity?

Answer 2

Understand the information

Retain the information

Weigh up pros and cons

Communicate their decision

Question 3

What are the four different types of consent forms?

Answer 3

1-patient consent

2-parental consent on behalf of child

3-where the patient won’t have their consciousness impaired

4-Where the patient lacks capacity