Competency: 3

Details

Review the required consents appropriate for a variety of diagnostic testing and different treatments.

Considerations

• When it is appropriate to run certain tests on a patient or their sample; what level of understanding they require of the said test (e.g. for an S.T.I); correct counseling in that situation and what support measures should be in place.
• The importance of accurately completing and checking consent forms.
• The limits of the concept of confidentiality.

Relevant learning outcomes