L5 Tort 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Tort 2
Consent to treatment
Protect patient’s privacy
A
2
Q
Consent to treatment
A
Treatment given without clients consent consider as battery
Could be sued
3
Q
Adult and consent
A
Aged 18 or above considered as legally capable to give consent to treatment
4
Q
Conditions when consent are not needed
A
Clients are detained under mental health ordinance
Emergency situation
5
Q
Bolam test
A
Test go through between medical professionals to carry out the best interest to patient
