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Autonomy & Consent in Medical Ethics Quiz
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Autonomy & Consent in Medical Ethics Quiz

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What did the case of Re T Burke v The General Medical Council establish regarding advanced refusals of treatment?

  • Advanced refusals of treatment are never valid under common law.
  • Doctors can withdraw treatment when it is not in the patient's best interest and they have lost capacity. (correct)
  • Doctors should always treat patients even if they refuse treatment in advance.
  • They must always be followed by doctors, regardless of the patient's capacity.

    • Under Section 23-25 of the MCA, what does advanced decision-making refer to?

  • Appointing a medical professional to make decisions on one's behalf.
  • Deciding on treatments for a future time when lacking capacity. (correct)
  • Seeking a second opinion before receiving medical treatment.
  • Making immediate medical decisions for oneself.

    • What is a requirement for creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) according to section 10 of the MCA?

  • It must be signed only by the patient themselves.
  • It must be overseen by a qualified lawyer. (correct)
  • It must be witnessed by a medical professional.
  • It must specify the exact medical treatments to be received.

    • What does the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities call for regarding legal capacity?

    <p>Greater rights and avoidance of discrimination based on disability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of informed consent, what legal consequences arise if no honest or basic information is provided to the patient?

    <p>The healthcare provider may face criminal assault charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome in the case of Chatterton v Gerson regarding informed consent?

    <p>The patient's consent was considered valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bolitho, what does the court have the power to do?

    <p>Question expert evidence if it is unconvincing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of Sidaway v Bethlem Royal Hospital Governors, why did the doctor face a negligence claim?

    <p>Lack of information provided to the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Scarman disagree with in relation to the Bolam test?

    <p>The idea of patient-centered care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Smith v Tunbridge Wells, what was the consequence of not warning the patient about the risk of permanent impotence?

    <p>The claim against the Healthcare Authority failed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome in Pearce v United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust where lack of information led to a baby's death?

    <p>The court agreed with the claimant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Montgomery v Lanarkshire differ from the traditional Sidaway approach?

    <p>It focused on patient consent and information provision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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