Nurses need to obtain their patient's consent before giving any treatment. This is the general rule, but the issue of consent is much more complex than that. How is consent given? How can you prove that it has been given? How do you decide whether or not to administer treatment to someone who is unable to give consent? This article explores what makes consent valid, how it can be obtained, and in what circumstances treatment may proceed lawfully without the patient's consent.
Taylor, H. (2018). Informed consent 2: assessing validity, capacity and necessity. Nursing Times, 114 (7) p 50-52.
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