Consent must be obtained from the
patient before a third party can be present at a consultation. This includes
Medical Students, other Doctors and Practice Nurse.
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Consent from the patient must be obtained
diplomatically and not in earshot of other patients in the waiting room or the
Third Party . Patients must have the opportunity to refuse if they so desire.
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The patient must feel comfortable with a third
person present at the time of consultation.
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If there is a training doctor
in the practice a notice is put in the waiting area advising patients
that this is happening in the practice.
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Patients verbal informed consent
is documented in their notes. | Prepared: April
1999Reviewed: February 06, 2009
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