Training

This CPD provides an overview of the principles of consent and how it should be obtained from patients, it outines the principles of valid consent and who would be deemed incapable of providing their own consent.

The aim of this module is to give you an understanding of the process of consent and the principles of valid consent.

This CPD module provides you with 1 hour GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC outcome A.

This module will help you to:

• Explain the methods of obtaining consent
• Explain the principles of informed consent 
• Identify the organisational requirements for obtaining consent
• Explain the implications of not obtaining consent