Learn all you need to know about giving patients informed consent correctly on this accredited course, mastering conversations on consent.
Every medic should be having honest discussions with their patients about risks since the landmark Montgomery v Lanarkshire (2015) case changed the law.
The comprehensive one-day course covers:
an overview of your obligations
practical tips on how to apply the legal principals to day to day practice
best practice from case studies and shared experiences
the legal requirements that underpin complex cases
This course is suitable for all healthcare professionals and lawyers with an interest in medical law.
Learning outcomes
Through roleplay sessions with the country’s top medico-legal experts you will practise effective shared decision-making and take part in informed consent conversations, which we will video.
You can also take part in an interactive session using case studies to discuss the legal test and to determine whether consent is obtained correctly.
Panel discussion
During the summary, you’ll have the chance to put your questions directly to our experts.
Programme
9.30
The legal obligations and how to apply the legal principals to day to day practice Paul Sankey
10.15
Montgomery; consent in elective and emergency surgeries; therapeutic exceptions; what makes a risk material; capacity; evidence of consent - practical tips Speaker to be confirmed.
11.00
Refreshments
11.15
Best practice, case studies and shared experiences of the consent process from medical professionals – Chris Danbury, Consultant in Intensive Care (more medical speakers to be confirmed)
12.15
Complexities of consent – case studies will be discussed where obtaining consent is a complex process and how to underpin the legal requirements in these cases Dr Chris Danbury, Consultant in Neuro Intensive Care.
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Perspectives and legal reflections on informed consent claims since Montgomery Lauren Sutherland QC
14.45
Refreshments
15.00
Workshop
Role play - practice effective shared decision making and informed consent conversations (which will be videoed) with patients (actors/volunteers) with different surgical/medical problems and of different characters & behaviours
16.00
Workshop
Interactive session on understanding the legal test and determining whether consent has been properly obtained – case studies to reflect on and discuss.
16.45
Panel Discussion – Reflections and summary with questions from the floor
