UK consent standards following Montgomery require clinicians to disclose risks that are material to the individual patient and support shared decision-making. ¹ ³ At Blue Fin Vision®, these standards shape how consultations are structured, documented, and confirmed in writing.
Consent discussions begin early, are tailored to individual priorities, and avoid high-pressure decision-making. ¹ National ophthalmology guidance reinforces that consent is a process rather than a form. ²
Clinical letters, procedure-specific consent forms, and AI-assisted documentation together create a transparent record of what was discussed and agreed, aligned with legal and professional expectations. ² ³
References
- Medical Defence Union. Montgomery and informed consent: a guide for doctors. London: MDU; 2024.
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Standards of consent for ophthalmology procedures. London: RCOphth; 2020.
- Elwyn G, Frosch D, Thomson R, et al. Shared decision making. J Gen Intern Med. 2012;27(10):1361-1367. doi:10.1007/s11606-012-2077-6.
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