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Explains the guidance given by the GMC on consent, in particular:
Understands that consent is a process that may culminate in, but is not limited to, the completion of a consent form
Understands the particular importance of considering the patient’s level of understanding and mental state [and also that of the parents, relatives or carers when appropriate] and how this may impair their capacity for consent

Journal Article Reviews:

AAGBI: Consent for anaesthesia 2017

Source Article:
Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland. AAGBI: Consent for anaesthesia 2017. Anaesthesia 2017; 72: 93-105
S. M. Yentis, A. J. Hartle, I. R. Barker, P. Barker, D. G. Bogod, T. H. Clutton-Brock, A. Ruck Keene, S. Leifer, A. Naughton, E. Plunkett.

Why has this guideline been produced? Previous AAGBI guidelines released in 2006 GMC Guidelines on consent issued in 2008 Department of Health Guidance issued in 2009 BMA / Law Society Guidance on assessment of mental capacity issued in 2015 Multiple case law judgements “Consent … can only be valid if adequate information is supplied and […]