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Consent for MDS — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsConsent for MDSGPhC CRA

A daughter asks the pharmacy to place her father’s medicines into a monitored dosage system. The father has capacity, manages his own medicines and has not requested the service. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — Discuss the request with the father and obtain his consent before changing supply

Where an adult has capacity, changes to medicine supply and packaging should be made with their involvement and consent. Relatives can provide useful information but do not automatically make decisions. MDS may not be suitable for every medicine and should be based on assessed need. Person-centred care and confidentiality both apply.

Reference: GPhC Standards; MEP