Valid Consent — MFDS Part 1 MCQ

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When an adult patient personally gives consent to a proposed dental treatment, which of the following is NOT required for that consent to be valid?

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Correct answer: C — The treatment must be provided under an NHS arrangement

Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · E = shown as B · A = shown as C · C = shown as D · D = shown as E

A is correct. The validity of consent does not depend on whether treatment is provided under an NHS or private arrangement. When an adult patient gives consent personally, they must have decision-specific capacity, act voluntarily and receive sufficient information about the proposed treatment, including material risks and reasonable alternatives. Consent must also cover the particular treatment being undertaken; the GDC requires specific consent for what is to be done and confirmation that consent remains valid throughout care. Therefore B, C, D and E are genuine requirements. NHS status affects matters such as funding and charges, not the ethical or legal validity of the patient's consent.

Reference: General Dental Council, Standards for the Dental Team, Principle 3: Obtain valid consent, effective 2013, https://standards.gdc-uk.org/pages/principle3/principle3