Introduction to Consent

Question 1

What is autonomy?

Answer 1

Personal autonomy encompasses, at a minimum, self-rule that is free from both controlling interference by others and from certain limitations such as an inadequate understanding that prevents meaningful choice (Beauchamp and Childress).

Question 2

What type of approach to consent is encouraged by the GMC?

Answer 2

A proportionate approach.

Question 3

What are the 3 basic components of valid consent?

Answer 3

1. Competence/capacity
2. Information
3. Voluntariness

Question 4

In relation to capacity, a person cannot make a decision if they cannot do one or more of what 4 things?

Answer 4

1. understand the information given to them.
2. retain the information long enough to make the decision.
3. use or weigh-up the information as part of the decision-making process.
4. communicate their decision (by any means).

Question 5

What are the 3 different forms of consent?

Answer 5

1. Implied consent via compliance
2. Oral consent
3. Written consent