# HIQA Consent Policy

> Draft or update a consent policy for healthcare services aligned with HIQA NSSBH and Irish consent law.



Tags: HIQA, Ireland, Healthcare, Consent, Compliance


## Example Prompts

- Draft our consent policy for HIQA compliance
- Update our consent policy for a community healthcare service

URL: https://rakenne.app/skills/hiqa-consent-policy/index.md

Try this skill: https://rakenne.app/a/?skill=hiqa-consent-policy



## Overview

Draft or update a consent policy for healthcare services aligned with HIQA NSSBH and Irish consent law.

## Getting Started

Add your source materials to the project workspace, then activate the *HIQA Consent Policy* skill. The agent will guide you through the process step by step.

## Example conversation

**You:** We need a consent policy for our hospital that meets HIQA and Irish law—covering treatment consent, capacity, and minors.

**Agent:** I'll use the NSSBH reference (person-centred and effective care). I'll draft a consent policy that covers: informed consent (nature, benefits, risks, alternatives); capacity assessment; refusal and advance decisions; consent for minors and when others may consent; documentation; and staff responsibilities. I'll use plain language and align with safeguarding where relevant.

## Output excerpt

### Consent policy excerpt

**Informed consent** — Before treatment or care, staff must ensure the person (or lawful decision-maker) understands what is proposed, the benefits and risks, alternatives, and the right to refuse. Consent must be voluntary and documented.

**Capacity** — Where capacity is in doubt, a capacity assessment is carried out [in line with national guidance]. Best interests apply when someone lacks capacity; advance decisions and designated representatives are respected where they exist.

**Documentation** — Consent is recorded in the health record (who consented, when, and for what). Refusals and the reason are also recorded.

## Extension and validation

This skill does not include custom validation tools. Elaboration is guided by the skill workflow and reference materials.


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