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An MDU member asked for advice around consent and communication between a practice, a patient and a parent.
Doctors need to be aware of local child protection procedures when identifying and safeguarding children at risk.
Explaining informed consent and the significance of Montgomery vs Lanarkshire Health Board.
Advice for GP practices during the annual winter flu vaccination programme.
Sexual assault allegations can be distressing for everyone, so it's useful to know how to protect yourself from a misunderstanding.
The who, when and what of having a chaperone present during intimate examinations.
Doctors need to be aware of GMC consent guidance, which focuses on dialogue with patients.
Laws around incapacity vary across the UK – but ultimately, you must consider the best interests of a patient who lacks capacity to make their own decisions.
What is Gillick competence? Here's what you need to know about capacity and consent in young people.