Consent
Recommendations related to consent
3
Recommendations
100% accepted
Government Response
Accepted (2)Accepted in Part (1)
Recommendations in This Theme
recommendation across 2 inquiries
Across 2 inquiries
Tagged Recommendations
3 total
4
Accepted in Part
Paterson Inquiry
Reflection period for consent
We recommend that there should be a short period introduced into the process of patients giving consent for surgical procedures, to allow them time to reflect on their diagnosis and …
- In December 2021, the government accepted this recommendation in principle, stating that GMC guidance on consent (updated 2020) already emphasises that patients should have …
GMC
IHRD-28
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Informed Consent Documentation
Consideration should be given to recording and/or emailing information and advices provided for the purpose of obtaining informed consent.
Government reports this recommendation as delivered. Implementation status based on Department of Health NI Implementation Programme updates..
HSC Trusts
IHRD-44
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Post-Mortem Limitation Authorisation
Authorisation for any limitation of a post-mortem examination should be signed by two doctors acting with the written and informed consent of the family.
Government reports this recommendation as delivered. Implementation status based on Department of Health NI Implementation Programme updates..
HSC Trusts