How to talk to patients about consent

ByDr Catherine Wills

Published18 March 2021

An effective exchange of information is the basis of good decision making. We explore some scenarios which illustrate the importance of dialogue in the consent process.

The GMC guidance is clear that an effective exchange of information between a doctor and patient is central to good decision making.

Dr Catherine Wills

Medico-legal adviser

MA(Oxon) MB BS LLM FRCP MFFLM Catherine joined the MDU in 2004 and is deputy head of the advisory department. Previously, Catherine was a hospital consultant in general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology.