About this course

This course provides an in-depth understanding of patient consent, covering various aspects such as procedures for handling refusal of treatment, assessing capacity related to consent, the importance of obtaining consent, and documenting the consent process. It includes legislative support and guidelines from the Mental Health Capacity Act and other relevant legal frameworks. The course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to ensure patients' autonomy and informed decision-making while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Learning objectives

• Understand and follow procedures if an individual refuses treatment.

• Assess capacity in relation to consent.

• Recognise the importance of consent in healthcare settings.

• Follow procedures to obtain valid consent.

• Document the consent process accurately and comprehensively.

On completing this course you will

• Be able to follow procedures if an individual refuses treatment.

• Be proficient in assessing capacity in relation to consent.

• Recognise the importance of obtaining consent and the principles behind it.

• Understand how to follow procedures to obtain valid consent from patients.

• Know how to document the consent process effectively, ensuring all legal and ethical standards are met.

This course is suitable for

• Healthcare professionals including nurses, midwives, and clinicians.

• Medical students and trainees seeking to understand patient consent procedures.

• Healthcare administrators responsible for policy implementation.

• Legal advisors in the healthcare sector.

• Anyone involved in patient care and consent processes within a healthcare setting.