Medical Consent

This domain looks at whether the client can decide what medical and/or dental assessment and treatment they should undergo, including taking into consideration the following factors:

  • Knowledge of conditions

  • Knowledge of interventions, risks and benefits

  • Capacity to make rational, self-interested decisions free of impairment

Suggested topics of exploration

    • Identity of medical professionals

    • Medical treatments

    • Dental treatments

    • Types of treatments

    • Purpose of medication

    • Purpose of treatment

    • Present medical conditions

    • Physical symptoms

    • Own beliefs

    • Personal experiences

    • Treatment options

    • Own limitations in caring for self

    • Caregiving needs

    • Anticipation of benefits of choice

    • Anticipation of downsides of choice

  • To be developed

  • To be developed

The link below contains useful information about assessing the mental capacity of deciding on healthcare interventions in individuals with intellectual disability. (UK-based)

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An article written by medical professionals in Singapore, about assessing mental capacity in individuals with intellectual disability.

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This article is a systematic literature review, that discusses barriers and facilitators to the process of healthcare consent for individuals with intellectual disability

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