Consent

Question 1

Define consent

Answer 1

Informed permission of approval by PT who has capacity for treatment or examination to be carried out

Question 2

What makes up valid consent? 3

Answer 2

1. Information. 2. Volition (making own choice). 3. Capacity.

Question 3

What factors would you advise PT about when giving information for them to make valid consent? 3

Answer 3

1.Full info about their condition 2.Consequences of condition. 3.Nature and effect of treatment.

Question 4

Describe volition

Answer 4

Making conscious decision or expressing intention. Freedom of choice without coercion.

Question 5

Define capacity

Answer 5

To understand and retain information and consequences of having or not having treatment and to be able to weigh up information to make a decision.

Question 6

How do you measure capacity? 4

Answer 6

1.Comprehend. 2. Retain. 3. Analyse. 4. Communicate. If in doubt LA5

Question 7

List 5 reasons capacity can be affected

Answer 7

1. Drugs/alcohol.
2. Mental state.
3. Shock/pain.
4. Illness.
5. Age

Question 8

In which two ways could a PT express consent?

Answer 8

Verbally.

Non verbally.

Question 9

What do you do if PT lacks capacity and withholds consent? 3

Answer 9

1. Continue to persuade.
2. Get guidance from H.
3. Request urgent assistance from control.

Question 10

When can a person under 16 give consent for their treatment? And what is this known as.

Answer 10

When they are able to demonstrate capacity.

Gillick competence.

Question 11

When can refusal of consent be overriden?

Answer 11

Ages 18 and under

Question 12

What is the LA5 used for?

Answer 12

Capacity

Question 13

Name the 5 professional issues regarding consent.

Answer 13

1. Non malificence. Do no harm. 2. Beneficence. Promote good. Remove/prevent harm. 3. Autonomy. Self determination/individual control. 4. Justice. Fairness and equality and access and rationing. 5. Consent and choice