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Consent to treatment
Competent adult patients have a fundamental right to give or to withhold consent to treatment. This area of the site contains comprehensive and up to date information about consent and includes guidance on specific issues such as treating children and adults who may lack the capacity to consent.
Questions and answers
- Questions and answers for PCDs
- Should I warn of wisdom tooth extraction risk?
- Consent for GP or GDP procedures
Advice articles
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Written consent and FP17 forms
- The Mental Capacity Act – questions
- Giving patients all the options on fees
- Consent for school dental inspections
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