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Consent and refusal by adults with decision-making capacity
This toolkit provides guidance on when and how to seek consent for treatment and research from adults with decision-making capacity and the ethical and legal principles that apply.
BMA guidance
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Recognition for patient information services
Pioneers in patient care and support are set to be honoured next month at the BMA PLG (patient liaison group) annual information awards.
News
Tuesday 31 May 2022
Information security policy
Read about our guidance covering data protection and information handling.
Requests for medical information from insurers
We cover what you need to know when dealing with requests from insurance companies - principles to follow, subject access requests and electronic signatures.
BMA guidance
BMA Information Fund opens for applications
Celebrating 20 years of the BMA Information Fund and future focus on achieving UN sustainable development goals by 2030
Opinion
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Adults at risk, confidentiality and disclosure of information
This guidance sets out the current legal and ethical position on disclosure of information relating to adults who retain capacity but may be subject to some form of duress.
BMA guidance