Consent

Question 0

Legal aspect of consent

Answer 0

Everyone has the right to have their bodily integrity protected against invasion by others

Question 1

What is Consent?

Answer 1

Legal and ethical requirement prior to a patient receiving any medical treatment or procedures

• Essentially the agreement of the patient to the treatment. Can be given orally or by signing a form

Question 2

Ethical aspect of consent

Answer 2

Is a key test of the degree to which patient autonomy is respected

Question 3

3 Elements to Consent

Answer 3

1) Informed
2) Competent
3) Voluntary

Question 4

Informed aspect of consent

Answer 4

Patient should be fully informed about the treatment they are about to receive

Prudent professional standard: Dr decided what to tell and what not to tell patient
Prudent patient standard: Dr gives as much information as patient would like to know

(Risks, success rate, side effects, comparison to other treatment options)

Question 5

Childhood consent

Answer 5

• At the age of 16 a child is considered an adult

- Under the age of 16, child may be deemed “Fraser Competent” which allows them the capacity to consent