Books and Correspondence

Abstract

This book by Bridgit Dimond provides a very enjoyable and easy to read text concerning the legal aspects of consent. It is both concise and comprehensive in its execution. The book has a very wide target audience, consisting of those within a management or supervisory position and all health professionals, as well as patient groups, service users and their representatives. The book could also provide good material for use by student health professionals during their training, as it provides a very clear picture of how and when consent can be given, and under what circumstances decisions can be over-ruled (and by whom). For those already practicing it provides legal justifi cation for acting, or not acting, within situations that could occur, and therefore provides a degree of protection to both the profession and those with whom they work.