Conversations on consent

Converstions on consent b ed f - MediLaw
CPD: 1 hour

Chair Dr Simon Fox KC, Nadine Montgomery, Lauren Sutherland KC, Paul Sankey and a panel of experts

How can medical professionals manage issues of consent and give patients the right information to make informed decisions?

This webinar will bring your knowledge on informed consent right up to date. You’ll hear from Nadine Montgomery, whose landmark case changed the law on informed consent in the UK, and Lauren Sutherland KC, who was a member of the legal team. Our panel of medical and legal experts discuss the key issues arising from this case.

This webinar is relevant to all doctors, healthcare professionals and lawyers with an interest in medical law.

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Description

What you will learn
During the webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • determine what information the patient needs to make an informed decision
  • identify what constitutes material risk
  • have constructive discussions around consent
  • apply therapeutic exceptions
  • manage consent in time-critical situations.

Format for the webinar

  • The patient perspective – Nadine Montgomery.
  • The journey to the Supreme Court – Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board – Lauren Sutherland KC.
  • Three common misunderstandings about consent – Mr Paul Sankey, Medical Negligence Lawyer, Enable Law.
  • Our panelists will discuss best practice and answer questions.

Our panel includes:

  • Dr Simon Fox KC
  • Paul Sankey, Enable Law
  • Dr Chris Danbury, Consultant Intensive Care Physician
  • Mr Paul Thorpe, Spinal Surgeon
  • Mr Tim Dudderidge, Urologist
  • Professor Bob Freeman, Consultant Gynaecologist
  • Mr George Turner, Consultant Ophthalmologist

What you will learn
During the webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • determine what information the patient needs to make an informed decision
  • identify what constitutes material risk
  • have constructive discussions around consent
  • apply therapeutic exceptions
  • manage consent in time-critical situations.

Format for the webinar

  • The patient perspective – Nadine Montgomery.
  • The journey to the Supreme Court – Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board – Lauren Sutherland KC.
  • Three common misunderstandings about consent – Mr Paul Sankey, Medical Negligence Lawyer, Enable Law.
  • Our panelists will discuss best practice and answer questions.

Our panel includes:

  • Dr Simon Fox KC
  • Paul Sankey, Enable Law
  • Dr Chris Danbury, Consultant Intensive Care Physician
  • Mr Paul Thorpe, Spinal Surgeon
  • Mr Tim Dudderidge, Urologist
  • Professor Bob Freeman, Consultant Gynaecologist
  • Mr George Turner, Consultant Ophthalmologist

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