Closing the gaps: consent and preoperative assessment for children and young people

Closing the gaps: consent and preoperative assessment for children and young people
Editorial
Hugo Wellesley, Simon P. Courtman
British Journal of Anaesthesia, 15 April 2024
Summary
The changing ethical and legal landscape in the UK means that anaesthetists should routinely be discussing the risk of death during the consent process. To do this effectively means expanding anaesthetic preassessment services for children and young people, something that has been recognised as a priority, but which still needs investment and an appreciation of its value at the trust level.