The SA01: Policy Management Framework is your guide to writing/developing or reviewing a policy to ensure it meets with Trust standards.
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Staff are advised to always check that they are using the correct version of any policies rather than referring to locally held copies. The most up to date version of all Trust policies can be found on this webpage.
* Please note that following the acquisition of Calderstones Partnership NHS FT, South Sefton Community Services transaction and the Liverpool Community Services NHS Trust transaction, a number of policies are specific to staff transferring from these services as indicated.
SD06 Consent to Examination and Treatment
This policy covers the following key issues:
• The circumstances in which consent should be sought
• Standard consent forms for significant procedures
• Sources of information for service users
• Clarification of those responsible for seeking consent
• Guidance on refusal of treatment, capacity to consent, use of human tissue and clinical recordings
Divisions
- Trust wide