Option List:
For each of the scenarios described choose the single most appropriate statement concerning the obtaining of patient consent with respect to the law in England. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all
A. Abandon operative procedure and reschedule
B. Defer the operative procedure
C. Fraser competence must be demonstrable before obtaining consent
D. Obtain legal advice on individuals who withhold consent for treatment 16
E. Obtain legal advice on interpretation on the Abortion Act 1967
F. Discuss with consultant and proceed for laparotomy.
G. Obtain legal advice on interpretation as she doesn’t have the Mental Capacity
H. Parental consent must be obtained before proceeding
I. Paternal consent need not be obtained before proceeding
J. Perform additional procedure without explicit consent to do so
K. Proceed without consent in order to save the fetus’ life
L. Proceed without consent in order to save the woman’s life
M. Respect the rights of the putative father of the fetus to withhold consent
N. Respect the rights of the unborn fetus and proceed to delivery
O. Respect the rights of the woman to withhold consent for treatment
P. Verbal consent of patient alone is acceptable
Q. Verbal consent with witness and case note documentation
R. Written consent must be obtained
1. Ms.X, 35-year-old suffering from Down syndrome, is diagnosed to have borderline ovarian tumour. She lives in home care and she has no relatives. She has been accompanied by home care nurse. She needs laparotomy as per MDT S opinion.