Consent: patients and doctors making decisions together (May 2008)
The GMC has published new guidance for doctors on consent and decision-making. The guidance: sets out the key principles of good decision-making, which apply to all decisions about care from simple treatment for minor and self-limiting conditions to major surgery; takes account of changes in the law, in particular about making decisions when patients lack capacity; reflects the shift in professional and public attitudes towards more patient-centred care; contains practical advice on sharing information and discussing treatment options; and includes guidance on how to approach discussions about risk. The guidance will come into effect on 2 June 2008 and will replace Seeking patients' consent: the ethical considerations.
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The GMC has published new guidance for doctors on consent and decision-making. The guidance: sets out the key principles of good decision-making, which apply to all decisions about care from simple treatment for minor and self-limiting conditions to major surgery; takes account of changes in the law, in particular about making decisions when patients lack capacity; reflects the shift in professional and public attitudes towards more patient-centred care; contains practical advice on sharing information and discussing treatment options; and includes guidance on how to approach discussions about risk. The guidance will come into effect on 2 June 2008 and will replace Seeking patients' consent: the ethical considerations.
Click here for the guidance
Click here for "how the guidance was developed"
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