BRIS-25 Response Historic AI-assessed

Extend consent process to all clinical procedures involving touching, focusing on communication

Recommendation

The process of consent should apply not only to surgical procedures but to all clinical procedures and examinations which involve any form of touching. This must not mean more forms: it means more communication.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific published evidence detailing policy or guidance that extends the consent process to all clinical procedures and examinations involving touching, with an emphasis on communication over forms, has been identified in the provided official sources. The most recent evidence would be over 20 years old, given the likely age of the inquiry.
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 asks for cultural or behavioural change, which is difficult to verify objectively. The assessment is based on policy commitments, not measured outcomes.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Inquiry Bristol Heart Inquiry
Report Bristol Heart Inquiry — Final Report 18 Jul 2001
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Themes & Tags
Duty of Candour implementation No person-centred care
Recommendation age 24.7 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates