Co-authored by Angus Moon KC, Debra Powell KC and Elizabeth Fox.
Contents
- A General 10.1
- B The capacitous patient 10.2
- General rule 10.2
- Informed consent 10.3
- The role of partner/spouse 10.4
- Procedure 10.5
- C Adults 10.6
- Capacitous adults 10.6
- Adults lacking capacity to consent 10.7
- Capacity 10.7
- Best interests 10.8
- General application of ‘best interests’ principle in sterilisation and contraception cases 10.9
- The prospect of attaining or recovering capacity for a relevant decision 10.10
- The risk of sexual contact 10.11
- The availability of other methods of contraception 10.12
- The need for counselling and education 10.13
- The risks of pregnancy 10.14
- Freedom of association and reduction of intrusion by statutory services 10.15
- The effect on the standard of care 10.16
- Male patients 10.17
- The immediacy of the risks 10.18
- Covert treatment 10.19
- Procedure 10.20
- D Children 10.24
- General principle 10.24
- Children with no learning disabilities 10.24
- Children with learning disabilities 10.25
- Best interests 10.26
- Procedure 10.27
- E Conclusion 10.28