Assess a patient’s capacity to make a particular decision in accordance with legal requirements and the GMC’s guidance.
Scottish Doctor 3:
3.9 Learning outcomes for attitudes, ethical understanding and legal responsibilities (SD3)
http://www.scottishdoctor.org/node3.asp?id=0900000000
Foundation Programme:
2 Relationship and communication with patients (UK FP 2012)
2.5 Consent
Good Medical Practice:
Domain 1 Knowledge, skills and performance (GMP)
http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice/knowledge_skills_performance.asp