Consent in care: beyond the form
Explore practical guidance, case studies and CPD activities covering valid consent, capacity and decision-making, and consent beyond procedures to support safer, patient-centred care.
Why consent is more than a form
Consent is part of everyday care. See how it shapes three very different GP consultations.
Consent claims and complaints
Explore the common consent issues associated with medico-legal claims and complaints.
Consent: the essentials
Understand the key elements of valid consent and how to apply them in everyday practice.
Consent eLearning course
Build your understanding of consent principles through this interactive course.
Featured case
This week, we explore why valid consent involves more than obtaining a form or signature. Our featured case examines a gynaecologist who performed an open procedure instead of the agreed laparoscopic surgery. Read the featured case below or explore further cases on the right.
Factsheet - Recording consultations
Factsheet - Consent: the essentials
Factsheet - Capacity: the essentials
Factsheet - Substitute decision-makers
Factsheet - Observers: chaperones, protection and guidance
eLearning - An introduction to patient consent
eLearning - Consent for non-procedural care
Video - Consent in care: beyond the form
Video - Gillick and Marion's case
Video - Obtaining patient consent to treatment
Video - Assessment of capacity