Consent Policy
Adults and Children
1. Introduction
The aim of this policy is to outline the principles and procedures that govern consent by patients/service users receiving care and treatment via House of Health.
It is presumed that most clinical procedures undertaken will not require specific additional consent for each attendance, and those patients/service users will generally give implied consent. However, the principles outlined in this policy will be followed at all times.
All patients/service users under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for consultations.
Core Principles
Choice of services and treatments offered.
GMC principles regarding consent always applied.
Strict adherence to statutory data consent requirements.
Fundamental right to determine what happens to them.
Full information provided prospectively for informed consent.
Appropriate records kept concerning consent.
Refusal of consent does not affect standards of care.
Implemented with regard to Mental Capacity Policy.
4. Provision of Information
Patients need comprehensible information about their condition and possible treatments/investigations, including risks and benefits (including the risks of doing nothing).
The presumption must be that the patient wishes to be well informed about the risks and benefits of various options.
5. Seeking Consent
The person carrying out the consultation/treatment is ultimately responsible for ensuring the patient is genuinely consenting.
Implied consent will be assumed for many routine consultations with patients.
Specialized Consent Areas
Media Recordings
Consent required for photography, audio, or video used beyond direct care.
Remote Consultations
Implied by acceptance of invitation; identity and capacity checked remotely.
CCTV & Privacy
No CCTV in consultation rooms. Recordings stored securely in SEMBLE.
7. Refusal of Treatment
A competent adult is entitled to refuse any treatment. Refusal must be one of the patient's options for the consent process to be meaningful.
If a patient refuses all treatment, this fact will be clearly documented. If they consent to a procedure but refuse certain aspects, the doctor will explain the consequences of partial refusal.
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