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
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Identity of medical professionals
Medical treatments
Dental treatments
Types of treatments
Purpose of medication
Purpose of treatment
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Present medical conditions
Physical symptoms
Own beliefs
Personal experiences
Treatment options
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Own limitations in caring for self
Caregiving needs
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Anticipation of benefits of choice
Anticipation of downsides of choice
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To be developed
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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)
An article written by medical professionals in Singapore, about assessing mental capacity in individuals with intellectual disability.
This article is a systematic literature review, that discusses barriers and facilitators to the process of healthcare consent for individuals with intellectual disability