Question

A patient with advanced dementia is unable to consent. He requires an urgent surgical procedure to save his life. Who should provide consent according to UK law?

Accepted Answer

A consultant acting in the patient's best interests

Answer

The next of kin

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His general practitioner

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A court-appointed deputy

Answer

An independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA)

Practice question

A patient with advanced dementia is unable to consent. He requires an urgent surgical procedure to save his life. Who should provide consent according to UK law?