Ethics and Legislation Flashcards
Under what age can a child NEVER consent to sexual activity?
13 (not a defect to have believed child to be 13 or older)
What is the difference in legislation for under 16 year olds vs 13 year olds for the Sexual Offences Act 2003?
- if reasonably believe person is 16 or over this could be a defence
- lesser sentence if person having sex with under 16 year old is 16 or 17 themselves
What is the rule for seonsual sex in young people aged 13-16?
no specific provision in the Act - prosecution unlikely if mutual agreement with no evidence of abuse or exploitation
What protections exist under the Sexual Offences Act for 16 and 17 year olds?
there is protection for 16 and 17 year olds from sexual abuse by people in positions of trust such as teachers or carers, regardless of consent
What are the rules for driving after stroke/TIA?
No driving for 1 month, may not need to inform DVLA if no residual neurological deficit
When can patients drive if epilepsy medication is being withdrawn?
No driving during withdrawal or 6 months afterwards
What are the rules for consent for patients <16 years old?
- can consent to treatment if deemed Competent
- cannot refuse treatment which may be deemed in best interest
What are the rules around consent between age 16 and 18 years?
presumed patients are competent to give consent to treatment
What are the 5 requirements that must be fulfiled for patients under 16 years to be provided with contraceptives?
- understand professional’s advice
- can’t be persuaded to inform parents
- likely to begin or continue sexual intercourse with or without it
- physical or mental health likely to suffer unless receive treatment
- best interests require them to have it, with or wihtout parental consent
In which settings does DOLS apply and what is the alternative outside these settings?
- care home or hospital
- other settings: Court of Protection should be consulted
If standard authorisation for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is given what is one of the most important safeguards in place?
the person should have someone appointed wiht legal powers to represent them - called relevant persons representative - usuall family member or friend
Should a DOLS be used for all patients admitted without capacity or just those who are not compliant with treatment?
should be used for all patients
What are 3 groups who can request access to their medical records?
- adults
- parents or legal guardians of children < 16 years
- competent children
Which information should doctors not release when patients ask to see their medical records?
information they feel may damage a patients emotional or physical health
Within what time frame, per the Data Protection Act, should access to medical records be granted when requested?
28 days
