The value of keeping proper written records of explanations, discussions and advice leading to the informed consent to avoid protracted legal proceedings for both doctors and patients was highlighted in the Supreme Court of Appeal judgement in the case of Beukes v Smith. The introduction to the ethical guidelines published by the Health Professions Council..
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The Health Professions Council of South Africa says you need to know about INFORMED CONSENT: The costly legal implications if it’s not done right
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