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Capacity and Consent course for GPs
Speciality
General Practice ( GP ) / Family Medicine
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 minutes
Subject matter expert
eLearning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
Healthy Child, elfh, NHS
This session explores the UK legal framework for assessing competence in young people, with particular regard to consent to treatment. Case studies are used to explore the appropriate action to take.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the UK legal framework in the UK for assessing competence in young people
- Recognise the law with regard to consent to treatment
- Identify the action to take when consent cannot be obtained because the young person refuses the treatment
- Identify the action to take when consent cannot be obtained because the young person is not considered competent
Although the principles discussed are widely used in the context of sexual healthcare, they apply to all aspects of healthcare for young people.
Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should complete the following AH session:
- 03_001 The Legal Framework for Working with Young People (401-0010)
Instructors / Speakers
Victor Larcher,
Consultant in Paediatrics and Clinical Ethics
Consultant in general paediatrics and ethics at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.
Certificate
Title
Capacity and Consent course for GPs
Speciality
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Children and young peoples health
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
3_04c_11
Access Duration (in months)
12
Price:
$19.00
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