Consent

Question 1

What are the three factors neded for valid consent?

Answer 1

Voluntary, informed, capacity

Question 2

What does informed actually mean?

Answer 2

Must understand the procedure, understand benefits and limitations, be fully aware of risks

Question 3

What does capacity mean?

Answer 3

Do they understand the information, and can they make an informed decision?

Question 4

Can patients with capacity refuse treatment if they will come to harm

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

What three ways can consent be given?

Answer 5

Verbally, non-verbally, written

Question 6

Children under 16: Who is consent given by?

Answer 6

Parent/guardian, local authority caring for them , or a Gillick competent child

Question 7

If one parent gives consent and the other refuses, can the child’s procedure continue

Answer 7

Yes, only one parents consent is needed

Question 8

In emergency situations when the patient is incapacitated is consent needed

Answer 8

no