WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy
- WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy (pdf 1MB)
Applicable to: WA Health Clinicians
Description: The aim of this policy is to outline the minimum mandatory requirements for health professionals in obtaining a patient's consent to treatment. The policy aims to:
- provide guidance for health professionals about the consent process and explain relevant concepts
- assist health professionals to be aware of their obligations in terms of seeking and obtaining consent from patients
- support a consistent approach with regard to the documentation of valid consent.
Date of effect: 01 January 2016
Policy Framework
Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality