Informed Consent in Clinical Practice
Course Overview
Consent is at the heart of all interactions with patients/clients requiring healthcare. The delivery of healthcare is complex requiring many Healthcare professionals to interact & engage with the patient. The process of obtaining consent is not as straightforward as it might seem given recent judicial decisions (Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board 2015) & (Amendments to the Mental Capacity Act 2005).
This one-day course equips you to fully understand your role in the consenting process and matters that you need to take into consideration in order for the consent to be valid.
The course is of interest to all Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Support Workers and any other providers of healthcare.
Course Content
Brief introduction of the English Legal system
When is consent necessary
How much information must the patient be given
Recording consent
Assessment of competency
Treatment that can be given in patients best interests
Advance decisions
The whole day is supported with case studies and delegate participation
Course Aims and Outcomes
At the end of this session you will
- understand the reasons for obtaining consent
- understand the process of obtaining consent
- understand the importance of providing adequate information
- understand the concept of capacity
- understand in what circumstances treatment can be provided in the patient's best interests
Course Attended By
Dates available on arrangement
M&K Update Ltd can also create this course for you on arrangement at your workplace.
