In England and Wales, a patient with capacity agrees to an operation but then says, “Stop,” while preparations are being made. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: C. Stop and inform the responsible clinical team
- A. Continue because consent was already documented
- B. Ask the family whether treatment should continue
- C. Stop and inform the responsible clinical team
- D. Continue unless the patient submits a written refusal
Explanation
Consent must be voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time before or during treatment. The nurse should stop the process and promptly inform the responsible team. A signed form does not remove the patient’s continuing right to withdraw consent.
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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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