Guidance

Consent: the green book, chapter 2

Information for public health professionals on immunisation.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 19 March 2013
• Last updated: 22 November 2024 — See all updates

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Consent: the green book, chapter 2

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Consent must be obtained before starting any treatment or physical investigation or before providing personal care for a patient. This includes the administration of all vaccines.

The guidance in this chapter is based both on the current legal position and the standards expected of health professionals by their regulatory bodies. Further legal developments may occur after this guidance has been issued and health professionals should remember their duty to keep themselves informed of any such developments that may have a bearing on their area of practice.

Published 19 March 2013
Last updated 22 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 22 November 2024

   Updated November 2024 : Changes to the section on disagreement between parents to clarify the role Gillick competency in such situations.

2. 13 October 2023

   Updated information on re-consent, written consent and use of unlicensed and off-label vaccines.

3. 18 June 2021

   Chapter extensively revised with new and updated information on consent and the addition of new resources.

4. 19 March 2013

   First published.