HSE launches new consent guidelines for hospitals in the South East

Healthcare professionals in hospitals in the South East have new guidelines to follow when obtaining consent for examination or treatment from patients in hospital.
Guidelines for Consent to Clinical Examination and/or Treatment can be downloaded here.
An example of its contents:

Before being asked for their consent to any treatment, investigation or examination patients should be given the information required for informed consent including:
a) Details of the diagnosis and the likely prognosis if the condition is left untreated
b) Purpose of the proposed investigation and treatment including benefits, all known risks
of incidence > 1:1000 (including pain) and side effects.
c) Options for treatment or management of the condition, including the option not to treat.
d) Inform the patients of how the treatment and outcomes will be monitored and
reassessed – follow up procedures, effects on lifestyle etc.
e) Inform the patient of the name of the doctor who will have overall responsibility for
the patient
f) Explain, where appropriate, that no guarantee about who will carry out the procedure
has been given
g) Inform the patient that they can withdraw consent at any time
h) Inform the patient that they always have the right to a second opinion.
i) Inform the patient