Care, consent and patients rights

Obtaining consent is vital in all aspects of healthcare provision. A patient should have access to information and be able to ask questions and make an informed choice about the care they recieve. Care without consent is ASSAULT.

Working in partnership with SIRRO and the nurse in charge at a local healthcare facility, we have developed a patient information leaflet and informed consent form for those using the facilities cervical cancer screening program. This will provide consistent and vital information about the service provided and encourage dialogue between patient and healthcare professionals as well encourage good clinical practice.