Question

A 45-year-old patient is scheduled for elective surgery. According to GMC guidelines which key element must be ensured for valid informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Consent must be given under no coercion with full understanding of risks benefits and alternatives

Answer

Patient must sign a form automatically

Answer

Patient's relatives must also consent

Answer

Verbal consent is never valid

Answer

Consent is always implied if patient attends hospital

Practice question

A 45-year-old patient is scheduled for elective surgery. According to GMC guidelines which key element must be ensured for valid informed consent?