Managing patients without their consent: a guide to recent legislation.
Patients who do not consent to treatment are frequently encountered in the general hospital setting. Issues of personal autonomy, best interests, mental health and capacity need to be carefully considered in these cases. This article summarizes recent changes in the law governing the management of patients who do not, or cannot, consent.
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Perinatal Liaison Psychiatry, Newham General Hospital, London.
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016312:Treatment Refusal / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D055815:Young Adult