An educational series for professional development of medical doctors offered by the Singapore Medical Association Centre for Medical Ethics and Professionalism (SMA CMEP).
SEMINAR 5: Understanding Consent – The key elements which protect patients and doctors
- Definitions of Consent
- The Elements of Consent
- The Ethical Principles in Consent
- The Legal Principles in Consent
- The Legal Standard of Care
- Consent in persons of Diminished Capacity
- Consent in Minors
- Professional basis of consent as process
- Documentation
Date: 7 November 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration and Lunch will commence at 1.00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Panel: A/Prof Seow Wan Tew, Ms Mak Wei Munn & Mr Hong Qibin
Target Audience
All doctors and healthcare professionals involved in professional governance and risk management of healthcare organisations
Registration Fees:
SMA Members: $109 (includes 9% GST)
Non Members: $218 (includes 9% GST)
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