Informed consent is not just a legal requirement—it’s a cornerstone of ethical patient care. With the Montgomery ruling placing a greater emphasis on patient autonomy, healthcare professionals need to be fully equipped to obtain and document consent properly.
This one-day intensive course will provide you with a clear understanding of the legal principles of informed consent and how to apply them in your daily practice. We’ll also cover essential topics such as capacity assessments, treatment of those who lack capacity, digital consent, and the complexities of remote consultations. Gain practical insights from experienced healthcare lawyers and ensure your organisation meets the highest standards of patient care and legal compliance.
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive understanding of informed consent law, including the implications of Montgomery (2015)
- Practical tools to apply legal principles in day-to-day practice
- Expert legal guidance on handling complex consent scenarios
- Confidence in managing capacity assessments and best interests decisions
- Appreciate the challenges of digital consent and consent during remote consultations
Course Content
- The law governing informed consent of patients; case law and national guidance
- Voluntary consent
- What “informed” really means
- Applying legal principles to everyday practice
- Current law treatment patients who lack capacity; the doctrine of emergency and the doctrine of best interests
- Advance Decisions and Advance Care Planning
- Capacity assessments
- Remote consultations and digital consent
- Record keeping
