Aspects of Mental Capacity and Consent for the Dental Team (PO25052016)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to improve the learner’s ability to obtain valid consent from patients at each stage of investigation or treatment.
Additional informationObjectives:
• To review the principles of patient consent in accordance with current GDC standard guidance
• To explain the legal basis for current advice on consent, including common law and Human Rights, and how the current advice should be applied in dentistry
• To examine the legal framework provided by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its implications for dental professionals
• To discuss the professional and personal implications of failing to adhere to GDC Standards and other professionally relevant laws, ethical guidance and systems.

This course is suitable for the Entire Practice Team.

Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has worked in dentistry since 1986, including 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service, 2 years as an Area Manager for a large corporate looking after 16 practices across London and the South, and as a tutor, assessor and internal verifier for dental nurses undertaking formal qualification. Latterly she has spent much of her time delivering the level 4 Diploma in Dental Practice Management and business consultancy services for CQC compliance. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of the business of dentistry and continuing professional development for the whole team.

Annabelle Vaughan is a solicitor specialising in Mental Capacity and Vulnerable Adults. She leads the Court of Protection Team at Coffin Mew Solicitors where her work normally involves making decisions on behalf of clients with brain injuries, mental health issues and degenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. These decisions often involve health and welfare matters as wide ranging as dental treatment to access to psychological services. Annabelle frequently meets with health professionals and local authorities to discuss care and welfare issues of her clients.
VenueRoom D360, Education Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 25 May 2016, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturersMrs Jo Russell & Annabelle Vaughan  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours2:30
Cost£6.00
Aims
  1. Correctly summarise GDC guidance on obtaining valid consent, so as to ensure patients’ consent remains valid at each stage of investigation or treatment
  2. Outline key elements of the law that deal with medical/dental decisions, risk, capacity and consent, and then demonstrate ability to apply the advice in various primary care dentistry scenarios
  3. List the 5 Core Principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and explain the underlying philosophy of the Act, so as to work in a person-centred way with people who lack capacity
  4. Describe the implications of failing to obtain valid consent, and reflect on the importance of good and effective record keeping, so as to minimise the risk of accidental breaches