title: Obtaining consent for the immunization of adults.
abstract: Effective immunization in adults is a desired health outcome, however it is not mandatory. Immunization of adults must be undertaken in accordance with a patient's real and informed consent. This paper discusses requirements for the lawful administration of an immunization to both capable and incapable adults.
authors.affiliation: a College of Human and Health Science; Swansea University ; Swansea , Wales , UK.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Griffith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000523:psychology*; D007258:Informed Consent; D016743:Mental Competency
keywords: adult; consent; immunization; informed