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Consent

Consent to treatment means a person must give permission before they receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination. Consent from a patient is needed regardless of the procedure, whether it's a physical examination or something else.

For phlebotomy or a blood test this must be done on the basis of an explanation by a trained phlebotomist.

Consent can be given:

  • Verbally – for example, a person saying they're happy to have a blood test
  • In writing – for example, signing a consent form for surgery
  • Non – Verbally - Someone could also give non-verbal consent, as long as they understand the treatment or examination about to take place – for example, holding out an arm for a blood test

Consent should be given to the healthcare professional responsible for the person's test or procedure.

Consent from children and young people

Someone with parental responsibility will need to give consent for a child up to the age of 16 to have a blood test.

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