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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Surgical Practice
  • Clinical Governance

Background:

  • Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice.
  • The role of Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioners (SACPs) is evolving within healthcare.
  • Variations exist in SACP responsibilities across different National Health Service (NHS) trusts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the complexities of obtaining informed consent for surgical procedures.
  • To evaluate the suitability and implications of SACPs obtaining surgical consent.
  • To provide a perspective on the ethical and practical considerations for SACPs in the consent process.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective analysis of the SACP role in surgical consent.
  • Discussion of current practices and potential challenges.
  • Consideration of legal and professional frameworks governing consent.

Main Results:

  • The duty of obtaining informed consent for SACPs is not uniformly defined across NHS trusts.
  • SACPs possess the potential to effectively obtain informed consent, given appropriate training and support.
  • Clarification of roles and responsibilities is crucial for consistent practice.

Conclusions:

  • SACPs can play a significant role in the informed consent process for surgical procedures.
  • Standardized guidelines and trust-specific protocols are needed to support SACPs in obtaining consent.
  • Further discussion is warranted regarding the scope of practice for SACPs in surgical consent.