Consent and Ethics (eLearning)
About this module
Consent and ethics form the basis of modern medical practice and it is imperative that all practitioners are aware of these topics in detail. This module covers how consent issues differ due to patient factors whilst referencing General Medical Council (GMC) guidance and case law to provide further information.
RCS members and RCS associates benefit from a 10% discount on this module. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer.
- 6 PG Cert Credits
- 0.0 CPD Points: TBC
Member Discount 10 %: £270.00
PGCert Student Discount 15%: £255.00
- Take this course as part of PG Cert in Surgery for £255 (15% discount) or if you are a full RCS member or RCS associate for £270 (10% discount).
- You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can extend for an additional 6 months for £100.
- Upon completion of your module, you will obtain a certificate of completion for this module.
- Please take a look at our Terms & Conditions if you need to cancel your access to this module.
Enrol for this module only
This module has been designed as part of the PG Cert course.
However, each PG Cert in Surgery module can also be taken on a standalone basis.
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Independent module or blended learning
If you're are taking this module independently or as part of a course you can access your progress and continue the module via RCS e-learning.
If you're are taking this module as part of the PG certification you can view your progress and continue the module via the PG cert dashboard.
Suitability
You can take this module as part of the PGCert in Surgery, designed for FY1-2 & CT1-2.
You can also take this module as a standalone online course at any stage of your career.
To be eligible, candidates need to have access to an Educational / Clinical Supervisor.
Learning outcomes
This module will cover:
- principles of patient autonomy;
- assessment of capacity;
- informed consent;
- consent and minors;
- patients who lack capacity;
- patients detained under the Mental Health Act;
- Jehovah’s Witnesses;
- euthanasia.
After completing this Consent and Ethics module, you will be able to:
- Explain the principle of patient autonomy and know when exceptions occur.
- List the four elements which require evaluation when assessing a patient’s capacity.
- Differentiate which types of consent are appropriate for a range of interventions.
- Describe the differences of the rights of minors compared to adults when receiving medical treatment.
- Outline the process that should be followed for decision making when a patient lacks capacity.
Format
This is an interactive online module within the innovative RCS e-learning platform. This format means you can study using any device, whenever and wherever it suits you.
This module requires the completion of 9 work place based assessments (WBAs). These include 1 clinical evaluation exercise (CEX), 7 case based discussions (CBD), 1 work place based assessment, this can be clinical evaluation exercise (CEX) or case based discussion (CBD). You will need to have an appropriate supervisor to complete these WBAs
For more information on WBAs, please consult the ISCP website. If you do not have an Assigned Educational Supervisor (AES) you can use the ISCP guidance to find a suitable alternative, for example within the Case Based Discussion guidance.
You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can also extend.
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Contact the education team
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