Consent in dentistry: navigating legal and ethical standards
In today's complex healthcare landscape, obtaining valid patient consent is more critical than ever.
This comprehensive session will equip dental professionals with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to transform valid consent from a mere administrative task to a robust, patient-centered communication process.
Biju will explore the legal evolution of consent through landmark cases (Bolam, Montgomery and Bolito) and highlight the critical distinction between informed and valid consent. He will also share practical skills for effective patient communication and consent documentation, as well as explain how to mitigate legal risks associated with inadequate consent procedures.
Learning outcomes
- Critically assess current consent practices against General Dental Council (GDC) standards
- Implement a patient-centered approach to obtaining valid consent
- Recognise and address potential communication barriers
- Develop strategies to manage patient expectations and reduce complaint risks
- Utilise technology and systematic approaches to enhance the consent process.
Speaker: Biju Krishnan
A multiple award winning dentist, Biju is also founder of one of the world’s most popular adult cosmetic tooth alignment systems – CFAST (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth)
He lectures extensively internationally primarily on cosmetic tooth alignment, and has published numerous articles in many journals internationally.
This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity fully complies with the CPD requirements of the General Dental Council. FMC certifies this activity for x hours of enhanced CPD in the subject of Consent in dentistry: navigating legal and ethical standards.
This CPD meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcome B.
