In England, a patient who speaks very little English needs to consent to an invasive procedure. The patient’s adult child offers to interpret. What should the nurse arrange?
Correct answer: B. Use a professional interpreter and check the patient’s understanding
- A. Use the child because the family knows the patient best
- B. Use a professional interpreter and check the patient’s understanding
- C. Ask the patient to sign because the procedure is necessary
- D. Cancel the procedure permanently because communication is difficult
Explanation
A professional interpreter supports accurate, independent communication and helps establish valid consent. Family members may omit, alter or influence information, so they should not normally replace an appropriate interpreter.
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About UK Law, Consent and Mental Capacity
UK consent and capacity law covers valid voluntary consent, adequate information, refusal of treatment, and the Mental Capacity Act principles for assessing decision specific capacity. It includes best interests decisions, least restrictive care, advance decisions and lasting powers of attorney, with capacity distinguished from mental illness, and legal capacity distinguished from clinical competence or mere agreement.
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