A competent adult patient with a history of psychosis requests a Cu-IUD. Her psychiatric team has expressed concerns about her decision-making but she...

Question

A competent adult patient with a history of psychosis requests a Cu-IUD. Her psychiatric team has expressed concerns about her decision-making but she is currently well and assessed as having capacity. What is the correct approach?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with the Cu-IUD insertion as she has capacity to consent

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Defer to the psychiatric team's recommendation

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Require a formal psychiatric assessment before any procedure

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Only offer reversible hormonal methods instead

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Obtain consent from her next of kin

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Capacity and Consent Psychiatric History

A competent adult patient with a history of psychosis requests a Cu-IUD. Her psychiatric team has expressed concerns about her decision-making but she is currently well and assessed as having capacity. What is the correct approach?