Ensuring clients have the capacity to consent to treatment.
Aim This article discusses the evaluation of a consent form for adults with learning disabilities who are referred to specialist learning disability dementia services. Method Sixteen people with a range of learning disabilities who had undertaken the consent procedure were questioned about their exp...
| Published in: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 31 - 36 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | research Journal Article |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
Mar2013
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| Summary: | Aim This article discusses the evaluation of a consent form for adults with learning disabilities who are referred to specialist learning disability dementia services. Method Sixteen people with a range of learning disabilities who had undertaken the consent procedure were questioned about their experiences. Results Twelve participants gave similar answers to the questions, which indicates they have similar levels of understanding. Conclusion Participants' recommendations were incorporated into a revised consent form, which was found acceptable and effective. |
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