Dr Paul Chrisp goes on to state: “We know that young people are more likely to look for health advice online or on social media so it’s important they are advised which sources are reliable and trustworthy. Younger patients have historically been seen as more ‘passive’ recipients of healthcare than adults, but supporting them to truly understand their condition and treatment can help them to feel more confident engaging with healthcare staff. We’re very pleased that this draft guideline has been developed with input from children and young people, and hope that it will provide healthcare staff with clear guidance on how to engage effectively with younger patients.”
If you wish to seek more information regarding this article, head over to NICE Guidelines here.
With young people becoming more involved and engaged with their medical treatments, it is important to understand consent when having any type of medical treatment even of the dental care you receive.
Since this case, it is in the General Medical Counsel Guidance on decision making and consent (2020) suggest that the doctors must try to find out what matters to patients. It is important for the medical professionals to take a person case by case to see what would be most beneficial for them or whether the risks outweigh their benefits.
Paragraph 23 of the GMC Guidance states:
1. Recognised risks of harm that you believe anyone in the patient’s position would want to know. You’ll know these already from your professional knowledge and experience.
2. The effect of the patient’s individual clinical circumstances on the probability of a benefit or harm occurring. If you know the patient’s medical history, you’ll know some of what you need to share already, but the dialogue could reveal more.
3. Risks of harm and potential benefits that the patient would consider significant for any reason. These will be revealed during your discussion with the patient about what matters to them.
4. Any risk of serious harm, however unlikely it is to occur.
5. Expected harms, including common side effects and what to do if they occur.
It is important for us to have a developing relationship with the healthcare team as a whole, our live is in their hands. As patients we want to be engaged with the treatment we are receiving and how it will positively and negatively affect us. We trust doctors to care for us in our time of need, and to avoid consequences of going through with an operation without knowing the whole story. If you feel that you had consequences, or a loved one has been left with complications which were unknown of, Williamsons have your best interests at heart. Do not hesitate to have a telephone call with us on 01482 323697 as we are happy to assist.
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