Consent guidance: Reviewing decisions

1. 52. Before beginning treatment, you or a member of the healthcare team should check that the patient still wants to go ahead; and you must respond to any new or repeated concerns or questions they raise. This is particularly important if:

2. 1. a. significant time has passed since the initial decision was made
   2. b. there have been material changes in the patient’s condition, or in any aspect of the proposed investigation or treatment
   3. c. new information has become available, for example about the risks of treatment or about other treatment options.
3. 53. You must make sure that patients are kept informed about the progress of their treatment, and are able to make decisions at all stages, not just in the initial stage. If the treatment is ongoing, you should make sure that there are clear arrangements in place to review decisions and, if necessary, to make new ones.