consent Flashcards
1
Q
what must you do when obtaining consent ?
A
listen to patients discuss diagnosis, prognosis, treatment share with patients info they need or want maximise autonomy respect decisions
2
Q
what is capacity ?
A
understand
believe
retain
weight necessary info
may be fluctuant
3
Q
what are obstacles to capacity ?
A
impaired intellecutal/mental capacity intoxication unconsciousness communication difficulty age
4
Q
what legislation covers decisions about treatment with incapacity ?
A
adults with incapacity act 2000
5
Q
what are the principles of the adults with incapacity act 2000 ?
A
- any action or decision must benefit the person
- least restrictive option
- take account of wishes
- consultation with relevant others
- encourage person to use existing skills
6
Q
what is the age of consent for medical treatments ?
A
16+
Gillicks competent can be under that
7
Q
what guidelines refer specifically to contraception ?
A
Fraser guidelines
8
Q
when can consent be overruled in young people ?
A
if they refuse treatment that may lead to death or severe permanent injury their decision can be overruled by the court of protection - oversees mental capacity act 2005
9
Q
what makes consent valid ?
A
voluntary
informed
capacity
