A survey of doctors at a UK teaching hospital to assess understanding of recent changes to consent law

Conclusion The majority were not familiar with the concept of material risk and recent legal changes. A majority were not confident that their practice meets current requirements, suggesting that recent changes in consent law may not be widely understood at this hospital. We suggest more guidance and education may be necessary than is currently available. Increased understanding of recent changes to consent law will reduce the risk taken by NHS trusts and offer patients a service compliant with Supreme Court guidance.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research