Medical procedures Flashcards
In medical cases consent is allowed because it is said what is outweighed
the social benefit outweighs the injury caused
Which case summed up social benefit outweigh injury caused where Lord Denning summarised than an operation would be perfectly lawful, providing consent had be obtained from V
Bravery V Bravery
In terms of consent in medical procedures what must happen
The situation must be fully explained by medical professionals before consent must be obtained which is known as informed consent
Therefore, is surgery is need to save a life of improve health consent will negate any charge of assult what is this known as
reasonable surgical interference
However some medical procedures would be unlawful give examples
female genital mutilation, euthanasia
What happens if a patient is unconscious and consent can not be obtained otherwise
if surgery is necessary then it will ahead if its in the patient best interest for medical staff to assume consent
What is a mentally capable person refuses to give consent
if medical staff went ahead this would amount to an NFO e.g. Blaue and blood transfusions
Will consent succeed if operation or process has little medical advantage
probably not
Are operations of therapeutic value such as cosmetic surgery included
they are no included
What will negate any consent
fraud or deception
