BRIS-23
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Endorse and implement DoH consent guide across all NHS healthcare professional practice
Recommendation
We note and endorse the recent statement on consent produced by the DoH: ‘Reference guide to consent for examination or treatment’, 2001. It should inform the practice of all healthcare professionals in the NHS and be introduced into practice in all trusts.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Bristol Heart Inquiry endorsed the Department of Health’s ‘Reference guide to consent for examination or treatment’, published in 2001, recommending its introduction into practice across all NHS trusts. No further specific published evidence detailing the universal implementation or current status of this particular guide across all trusts has been identified in the provided official sources since its publication.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
24.7 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates