Consent for anaesthesia: guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists
Methodological detailsWorking Party of professional society representatives, clinical and legal experts and public voice representatives; no consensus process (guidelines based in law)
- Working Party of professional society representatives, clinical and legal experts and public voice representatives; no consensus process (guidelines based in law)
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
New section on peri-operative medicine and updated advice on the timing, mode, conduct and content of consent discussions
Role of healthcare organisations in enabling good practice emphasised
Guidance aligned with contemporary advice from key organisations
Original publication
Consent for anaesthesia: guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia. Published 15 July 2026. doi:10.
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