Informed Consent and Pathways for Care of Vulnerable People: Setting the National Context (SW-19-10-02-02)

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SubjectMedico-legal / ethics
DescriptionCare and management of vulnerable people in primary care dentistry can have many challenges including gaining informed consent. Janet Clarke, Formerly Deputy Chief Dental Officer will give insight into the national context, NHS Long Term Plan and Commissioning Standard for Vulnerable People and John Makin, Head of the DDU will cover informed consent for those individuals who lack capacity, and the pitfalls surrounding this issue.
Additional information

This course will form part of the requirements for the recommended topic of Legal and Ethical issues

VenueSandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeWednesday 2 October 2019, 13:30 to 17:00
LecturersJanet Clarke & Mr John Makin  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Clinical Dental Technician (£20.00pp discount), or Dental nurse (£20.00pp discount), or Hygienist (£20.00pp discount), or Manager (£20.00pp discount), or Technician (£20.00pp discount), or Therapist (£20.00pp discount), or Dentist

Development outcomeA, B, D
Course styleLecture
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£45.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

The aim of this afternoon is to raise awareness of the challenges of gaining informed consent and pathways to improve care for vulnerable adults and children


Objectives

By the end of the session delegates should:

  • Have raised awareness of the pathways of care for vulnerable people within the  national context, NHS Long Term Plan and Commissioning Standard for Vulnerable People
  • Considered the impact of these on local plans and services
  • Have greater understanding of the legal obligations and challenges of gaining informed consent for those individuals who lack capacity, and the pitfalls surrounding this issue.
Learning outcomes

By  the end of this session delegates will have:

  • Improved knowledge and understanding of current developments in the NHS in England and how these might influence the way dental services are commissioned and/or provided in the South West
  • Understanding of the challenges of gaining informed consent