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Informed consent

Patients are entitled to information about their health and the care they are receiving.

This statement outlines what we expect of doctors when helping patients to make an informed decision about their care and treatment.

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Current statement Ensuring patient safety

Current statement

  • Informed consent

    Statement

    1 June 2021 (PDF, 142 KB)

    Patients are entitled to information about their health and the care they are receiving. This statement outlines what we expect of doctors when helping patients to make an informed decision about their care and treatment.

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