What does the GMC say about consent?
Our core guidance for doctors, Good medical practice,1 says doctors must be satisfied that they have a patient’s consent, or other valid authority, before carrying out any examination or investigation, providing treatment or involving patients or volunteers in teaching or research.
What is confidentiality GMC?
Confidentiality: good practice in handling patient information. When you can disclose personal information. 9 Confidentiality is an important ethical and legal duty but it is not absolute. You may disclose personal information without breaching duties of confidentiality when any of the following circumstances applies.
How many principles from the General Medical Council should be considered for consent?
seven principles
The seven principles of decision making and consent.
Is gaining consent a legal requirement?
Generally there is no legal requirement to obtain written consent but it may be advisable in some circumstances. A consent form documents that some discussion about the procedure or investigation has taken place but is only evidence of a process, not the process itself.
What are some examples of confidentiality?
Ways of maintaining confidentiality are to:
- talk about clients in a private and soundproof place.
- not use client’s names.
- only talk about clients to relevant people.
- keep communication books in a drawer or on a desk away from visitors to the agency.
What good is confidentiality?
Confidentiality is an important legal and ethical duty but it is not absolute. And helps you to think about why you are sharing the information. This may be for the direct care or protection of the patient, to protect others or for another reason.
What happens if a patient Cannot give consent?
If a patient does not give his or her informed consent, performing the procedure could constitute medical malpractice.
What to do if a patient Cannot give consent?
Consent needs to be sought for emergency treatment for competent patients. If consent cannot be obtained, doctors should provide medical treatment that is in the patient’s best interests and is immediately necessary to save life or avoid significant deterioration in the patient’s health.
When did the GMC guidance on confidentiality come into effect?
The updated General Medical Council (‘GMC’) Guidance on Confidentiality (‘the Guidance’) came into effect on 25th April 2017. This updated Guidance ought to be considered in conjunction with the 2009 Guidance. This updated Guidance outlines the framework for considering when to disclose patients’ personal information, as follows:-
Is the GMC guidance consistent with the law?
While the law relating to decision making varies across the UK, this guidance is consistent with the law in all four countries and supports doctors to act within it. Key legislation and case law relating to decision making and consent is summarised in a factsheet available on our website.
When did General Medical Council guidance on confidentiality come into effect?
General Medical Council Guidance on Confidentiality: Update 25 April 2017 Author:Rachael McAdorey Practice Area:Healthcare The updated General Medical Council (‘GMC’) Guidance on Confidentiality (‘the Guidance’) came into effect on 25th April 2017. This updated Guidance ought to be considered in conjunction with the 2009 Guidance.
What do you need to know about the GMC legal annex?
Expansion of the legal annex to provide sources of legal rights to confidentiality, privacy and data protection. Explanatory Guidance The GMC has published explanatory guidance on the following, and a summary of each is set out below:- Patients’ fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA or DVA