The issues of consent have become an everyday concern to health professionals. In today’s climate with the emphasis on the client’s right of autonomy, self-determination and working in partnership with health professionals, a good grasp of the issues of consent is a pre requisite.
This course covers the basic principles of consent, forms of consent, withdrawal and refusal of consent, how much information should be given, capacity and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, advance directives, children and young persons and parental responsibility.