Consent

Question 1

What is implied consent?

Answer 1

Expression of expressing permission ie non verbally, with actions.
It is not valid consent.

Question 2

What is expressed consent?

Answer 2

Verbal or written permission for treatment.

It is valid consent

Question 3

Why do we need consent?

Answer 3

It is medico legal requirement
It is unethical to proceed treatment without it
It is illegal to treat without it, GDC,DDU

Question 4

What is consent?

Answer 4

Patients permission to go ahead with treatment.
It is ongoing.
It is voluntary.
The patient must understand all txt options
It is not just a signature on a form

Question 5

What are 3 principles of valid consent?

Answer 5

(V.I.C)
Voluntary
Informed
Capable

Question 6

What age can a child give consent?

Answer 6

16 years+
If they are capable of giving valid consent
( Voluntary,Informed,Capable)

Question 7

What is Gillick competency?

Answer 7

If they are under 16 but have the understanding and capability to give valid consent. (V.I.C)

Question 8

When can parents give consent?

Answer 8

Mum as shown on birth certificate
Dad if he has legal rights.
Legal guardians as recognised by a court of law.

Question 9

When could parents give consent before 2003?

Answer 9

Mum and dad ( as named on birth certificate at time of conception)

Question 10

How would you secure consent?

Answer 10

Take medical history
Check patient details
Explain risks, benefits
Offer a cooling off period
Ensure patient is in the position to give( V.I.C)
Written,verbal,record.

Question 11

What is “Transition”

Answer 11

When a patient goes from being classed legally as a child to a young adult.