Can someone else consent on my behalf?

If you do not have capacity to consent and have a Lasting Power of Attorney, they may consent on your behalf. If you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney, then a decision in best interests can be made by those caring for you.

What about parental responsibility?

If you have parental responsibility and your child is not able to make an informed decision for themselves, then you can make a decision about information sharing on behalf of your child. If your child is competent then this must be their decision.

Rights and Responsibilities of the Patient

The doctors and nurses always endeavour to see patients at a mutually convenient time and they will always do their best to keep to time during their surgeries.

If you are late for your appointment the doctor or nurse will do their best to see you but you may be asked to make another appointment.

If you are unable to keep your appointment please telephone the surgery to cancel so that it maybe offered to another patient.

Should a patient be violent or abusive to a doctor, member of staff, or other persons on the premises, the doctors’ reserve the right, after due warning, to remove the patient from their list.