Where do I obtain an application to obtain consent to carry out medical or dental treatment for a person under Guardianship of the Public Guardian?
Consent form to carry out Medical or Dental Treatment for a person under Guardianship of the Public Guardian (Guardianship Act 1987 – Part 5). (To view this PDF document you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat on your computer. If you do not have a copy of Adobe Acrobat, you can download a copy for free from the Adobe site at www.adobe.com). If you are a treating medical or dental practitioner and are seeking consent to carry out medical or dental treatment for a person under guardianship of the Public Guardian print off and complete the attached form (from the above link) and fax or post to the Public Guardian. Alternatively, you can make an application for consent by letter, including in it the information necessary to enable the Public Guardian to provide an informed consent. If a proposed treatment is a minor medical treatment, a verbal application may be made. Should the patient be able to provide her/his own consent to medical treatment, you should inform the Office of your assessm
