This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 15th December 2021 by Ms Karmen Fung, Ms Ashvinderjeet Kaur and moderated by Mr Naveen Joshua Solomon. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.
Overview:
What is informed consent? It is essential that medical practitioners obtain informed consent from patients prior to any treatment or procedure. Generally, patients can sue and claim damages when treatment is given without informed consent. Join us for this online talk to learn about the various issues regarding consent and claims for unauthorised medical treatment.
Talk points:
● Understanding informed consent and its exceptions
● The process of obtaining consent for treatment
● Claims for unauthorised medical treatment
● Practical tips for doctors and patients
Speakers: Karmen Fung (Associate) and Ashvinderjeet Kaur (Associate)
Moderator: Naveen Joshua Solomon (Associate)
A copy of the talk slides in PDF format is available for download here.
