title: What's new in ... The Process of Consent.
abstract: An understanding of mental capacity is fundamental to the process of obtaining valid consent. This article looks at the processes of both consent and capacity assessment, and highlights the importance of fully informed consent following recent changes in the law.
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Life
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D003657:Decision Making; D003729:Dental Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033282:Parental Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014852:Wales