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Medicolegal aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology
Learning Outcomes
After studying this appendix you should be able to:
Knowledge criteria
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Discuss the issues of confidentiality and consent in under-16-year-olds (Fraser competency) and vulnerable adults.
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Outline the legal regulation of abortion, sexual offenders and assisted reproduction and the relative legal status of the fetus and the mother.
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Describe the principles of child protection.
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Describe the principles and legal issues surrounding informed consent.
Clinical competencies
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Obtain informed consent for the common procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Professional skills and attitudes
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Be aware of the legal rights of and provisions for pregnant women.
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