Consent for appendicectomy
PLAB 2 & PRES 3 · surgery · medium · 10 minutes
Candidate brief
Mr Davies, 24, has acute appendicitis and needs laparoscopic appendicectomy. Obtain informed consent.
What examiners look for
GMC Consent guidance: material risks, alternatives, teach-back; document in notes.
Guideline references
- https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-standards/the-professional-standards/decision-making-and-consent
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/appendicitis/
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