Healthcare Records, GDPR, Consent and Capacity

Description

Enhance your clinical practice and legal confidence

This focused legal training session is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills in healthcare record keeping, GDPR compliance, consent, and patient capacity.

Delivered by expert legal trainers, the session combines key elements from our highly regarded Healthcare Records on Trial and Consent & Capacity courses, offering practical guidance relevant to everyday clinical practice.

What you will learn

Course syllabus

Session 1: Healthcare records and GDPR

This session explores best practice in healthcare documentation and the legal frameworks governing records.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of:

• The principles of accurate and defensible record keeping.
• Accountability, professional regulation and duty of care.
• GDPR and data protection obligations.
• The importance of clear, factual records in protecting both patient care and professional practice.
• How records may be examined in legal proceedings.
• Well-maintained records are essential not only for patient safety but also in protecting practitioners in the event of complaints, investigations or litigation.

Q&A session included

Session 2: Consent & Capacity

This session provides practical guidance on obtaining valid consent and assessing capacity in healthcare settings.

Key areas covered include:

• The legal principles underpinning informed consent.
• Understanding and assessing patient capacity.
• Managing situations involving vulnerable patients.
• Documentation requirements for consent decisions.
• Common pitfalls and legal risks in practice.

This session will help professionals ensure their approach to consent is both ethically sound and legally robust.

Q&A session included

Key learning points:

By attending this training, you will:

• Improve the quality and legal defensibility of your clinical records.
• Gain confidence in applying GDPR principles in practice.
• Understand how your records may be used in legal settings.
• Strengthen your approach to obtaining valid consent.
• Develop greater awareness of capacity assessments and related risks.

Who should attend

This training is ideal for:

• Physiotherapists.
• Occupational Therapists.
• Social Workers.
• Psychologists & Therapists.
• Healthcare Assistants.
• Healthcare Managers.
• And all allied healthcare professionals involved in patient care, documentation, and decision-making.

Why attend?

This practical and engaging session will provide:

• Clear, real-world guidance from experienced legal professionals.
• Insight into how legal principles apply to everyday clinical work.
• Opportunities to ask questions and discuss real scenarios.

About La Touche Training

La Touche Training is Ireland’s leading legal training provider, delivering practical and relevant courses since 1995. Our expert team works extensively with healthcare professionals across Ireland, helping them navigate legal responsibilities with confidence.